US Bridges

NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3300 · Structure no. 000000001190404

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC27
CrossesI277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3300
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22117, -80.82987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp built?

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

What condition is NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp?

The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 over I277&NC16 US74EBL Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.