Tryon Street over I277 US74
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190516
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tryon Street over I277 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tryon 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tryon Street over I277 US74 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tryon 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 Tryon Street over I277 US74 carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Tryon Street over I277 US74?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Tryon Street over I277 US74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.