I277 US74 over NC16S
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. 16N · Structure no. 000000001190448
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 US74 over NC16S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 US74 over NC16S in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 90,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,000 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 114 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 US74 over NC16S built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 US74 over NC16S 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I277 US74 over NC16S carry?
About 90,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 US74 over NC16S?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns I277 US74 over NC16S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.