US Bridges

I277 over Sclrr & Johnson Street

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190332

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I277 over Sclrr & Johnson Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 over Sclrr & Johnson Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 127,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI277
CrossesSclrr & Johnson Street
Location0.15 Mi. N. Jct. NC49
RouteInterstate 277
Coordinates35.23766, -80.84063
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,189 ft (362.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.7 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,000 (2022)
Projected traffic254,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over Sclrr & Johnson Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I277 over Sclrr & Johnson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I277 over Sclrr & Johnson Street carry?

About 127,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I277 over Sclrr & Johnson Street?

The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns I277 over Sclrr & Johnson Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.