US Bridges

US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR

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Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. S. of US17BUS · Structure no. 000000000410039

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17N
CrossesChesapeake&albemarle RR
Location0.65 Mi. S. of US17BUS
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyChowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08929, -76.58293
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2018)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Chesapeake&albemarle RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.