US Bridges

Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · I277 Flyover I277/I77 · Structure no. 000000001191338

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
672 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRamp I-277/I-77
CrossesI-77 NB
LocationI277 Flyover I277/I77
RouteInterstate 277
Coordinates35.24508, -80.84637
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB built?

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

What condition is Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB 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 Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I-277/I-77 over I-77 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.