US74 over US74 Ramp
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.E. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190748
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 over US74 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over US74 Ramp in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 over US74 Ramp built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 over US74 Ramp 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US74 over US74 Ramp carry?
About 62,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 over US74 Ramp?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns US74 over US74 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.