US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River
GoodCraven County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. N. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000490060
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,762 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,762 ft (537 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17B US70B NC55B over Trent 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River?
The structure is 1,762 ft (537 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US17B US70B NC55B over Trent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.