US Bridges

US17 N. Ramp over Trent River

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 1 MI.E.JCT.SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000490222

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,010 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 N. Ramp over Trent River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 N. Ramp over Trent River in Craven 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17 N. Ramp
CrossesTrent River
Location1 MI.E.JCT.SR1200
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.09608, -77.04602
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2022)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 N. Ramp over Trent River built?

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

What condition is US17 N. Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US17 N. Ramp over Trent River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 N. Ramp over Trent River?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US17 N. Ramp over Trent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.