I277 & NC16 over North Church Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.US29 & NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190328
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 & NC16 over North Church Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 & NC16 over North Church Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 & NC16 over North Church Street built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 & NC16 over North Church Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I277 & NC16 over North Church Street carry?
About 117,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 & NC16 over North Church Street?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns I277 & NC16 over North Church Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.