US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over NC89

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1397 · Structure no. 000000001710204

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over NC89 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over NC89 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesNC89
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1397
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates36.48446, -80.7508
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2019)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over NC89 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over NC89 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over NC89 carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over NC89?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over NC89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.