US Bridges

US17N over Trib.To Chowan River

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1361 · Structure no. 000000000150160

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Trib.To Chowan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over Trib.To Chowan River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesTrib.To Chowan River
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1361
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.03959, -76.71189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic9,500 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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N over Trib.To Chowan River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Trib.To Chowan River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over Trib.To Chowan River carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Trib.To Chowan River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Trib.To Chowan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.