US Bridges

Church Street over I277 US74

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190515

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over I277 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over I277 US74 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesI277 US74
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.22289, -80.85166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Church Street over I277 US74 built?

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

What condition is Church Street over I277 US74 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 Church Street over I277 US74 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over I277 US74?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over I277 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.