US Bridges

I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1397 · Structure no. 000000001710356

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-74 Ebl
CrossesI-77 Sbl Ramp
Location2.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1397
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49401, -80.74146
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Ebl over I-77 Sbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.