US Bridges

I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · I77NB Bw. I85 & Cindy Ln. · Structure no. 000000001191342

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes is a concrete culvert carrying I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesI-77 NB Hot Lanes
LocationI77NB Bw. I85 & Cindy Ln.
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates35.27822, -80.84554
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,250 (2020)
Projected traffic86,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes built?

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

What condition is I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes carry?

About 43,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns I-77 NB over I-77 NB Hot Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.