US Bridges

I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 500 S. Jct. Oaklawn Ave. · Structure no. 000000001191337

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,277 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
20,833
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20,833 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,666 by 2040. The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesI277 Ramp Flyover
CrossesI77 Nbl
Location500 S. Jct. Oaklawn Ave.
RouteInterstate 277
Coordinates35.24459, -80.84706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,277 ft (389.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,833 (2019)
Projected traffic41,666 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl carry?

About 20,833 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl?

The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I277 Ramp Flyover over I77 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.