US Bridges

US74 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mile E.JCT.SR2940 · Structure no. 000000001190983

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl Hov Lane
CrossesNC27 Nbl Hov Lane
Location1.0 Mile E.JCT.SR2940
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19876, -80.76999
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2012)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane 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 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl Hov Lane over NC27 Nbl Hov Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.