US Bridges

US17SBL over NC32

Fair

Chowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1234 · Structure no. 000000000410027

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17SBL over NC32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17SBL over NC32 in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17SBL
CrossesNC32
Location1.0 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1234
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07481, -76.61392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2022)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17SBL over NC32 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17SBL over NC32 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US17SBL over NC32 carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17SBL over NC32?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US17SBL over NC32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.