US17BUS over US17
FairChowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1329 · Structure no. 000000000410037
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17BUS over US17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17BUS over US17 in Chowan 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17BUS over US17 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17BUS over US17 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 US17BUS over US17 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US17BUS over US17?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US17BUS over US17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.