US Bridges

I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. N. Jct. SR2116 · Structure no. 000000001190352

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,500 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI77 Sbl
CrossesColonial Pipe Line
Location0.35 Mi. N. Jct. SR2116
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates35.37318, -80.8457
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,250 (2020)
Projected traffic92,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line carry?

About 46,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I77 Sbl over Colonial Pipe Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.