US Bridges

I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street

Poor

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.N.JCT.US74 Wbl · Structure no. 000000001190320

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI277 & NC16
CrossesBrevard Street
Location0.7 MI.N.JCT.US74 Wbl
RouteInterstate 277
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23039, -80.83176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2022)
Projected traffic192,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street carry?

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I277 & NC16 over Brevard Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.