I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.)
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190488
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.) built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.) carry?
About 51,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.)?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I277 Sbl US74WBL over NC27 (s. Mcdowell St.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.