NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190345
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST 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.
It carries about 61,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,000 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST 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 NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST carry?
About 61,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 Nbl over I77RAMP Irwin Ck City ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.