I277 & NC16 over North College Street
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.84 MI.N.JCT.US74 Wbl · Structure no. 000000001190326
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 & NC16 over North College Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 & NC16 over North College 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 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 127 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 & NC16 over North College Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 & NC16 over North College 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I277 & NC16 over North College Street carry?
About 84,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 & NC16 over North College Street?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns I277 & NC16 over North College Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.