College Street over I277
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · .1 MI N JCT NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190517
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Street over I277 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Street over I277 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 5 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 College Street over I277 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Street over I277 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does College Street over I277 carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is College Street over I277?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns College Street over I277?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.