US17 over Chowan River
FairBertie County, North Carolina · 2.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000150038
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 12,209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Chowan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 over Chowan River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 12,209 ft (3,721.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over Chowan River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 over Chowan River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US17 over Chowan River carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Chowan River?
The structure is 12,209 ft (3,721.3 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US17 over Chowan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.