US Bridges

US13S US17S over Roanoke River

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · 3.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1521 · Structure no. 000000000150157

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
916 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13S US17S over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S US17S over Roanoke River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13S US17S
CrossesRoanoke River
Location3.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1521
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyBertie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85992, -77.04008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length916 ft (279.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13S US17S over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13S US17S over Roanoke 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US13S US17S over Roanoke River carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13S US17S over Roanoke River?

The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US13S US17S over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.