US Bridges

I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190508

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27 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 49,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,500 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI277 Sbl
CrossesUS29 & NC27
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. I77
RouteInterstate 277
Coordinates35.22439, -80.85463
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,750 (2019)
Projected traffic99,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27 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 2022.

How much traffic does I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27 carry?

About 49,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I277 Sbl over US29 & NC27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.