I277 over 5th Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190452
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 over 5th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 over 5th Street 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 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 104 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 over 5th Street built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 over 5th Street 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 over 5th Street carry?
About 90,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 over 5th Street?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns I277 over 5th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.