US Bridges

I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave.

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC16N · Structure no. 000000001190450

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave. 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 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 90,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,000 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 119 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI277 & US74
CrossesElizabeth Ave.
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC16N
RouteInterstate 277
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21904, -80.83323
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,500 (2020)
Projected traffic181,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave. 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 2023.

How much traffic does I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave. carry?

About 90,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave.?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I277 & US74 over Elizabeth Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.