US Bridges

Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. W. of Burton St. · Structure no. 000000001190335

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
510 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesI277/ NC16
Location0.05 Mi. W. of Burton St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24285, -80.84472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over I277/ NC16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.