US Bridges

US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mile W. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190982

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,000 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS74 Ebl NC27SBL
CrossesPierson Drive
Location0.15 Mile W. Jct. NC27
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19989, -80.77289
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2022)
Projected traffic103,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl NC27SBL over Pierson Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.