SR1700 over Intercepting Canal
FairPosted for loadBeaufort County, North Carolina · 3.7 MI W. of JCT SR1709 · Structure no. 000000000130175
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1700 over Intercepting Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1700 over Intercepting Canal in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1700 over Intercepting Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1700 over Intercepting Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1700 over Intercepting Canal carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1700 over Intercepting Canal?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1700 over Intercepting Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.