US Bridges

Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 300 FT.E.JCT.7th Street · Structure no. 000000001190403

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
578 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 578 ft (176.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesUS74 I277 Ramp
Location300 FT.E.JCT.7th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22063, -80.82755
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length578 ft (176.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp?

The structure is 578 ft (176.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over US74 I277 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.