I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190506
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 281 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 44,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,500 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 Sbl over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad carry?
About 44,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I277 Sbl over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.