US Bridges

US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R

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Craven County, North Carolina · @ JCT US17 & US70BUS. · Structure no. 000000000490233

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R in Craven 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17N Ramp
CrossesNorfolk & Southern R/R
Location@ JCT US17 & US70BUS.
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09354, -77.03995
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R built?

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

What condition is US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R 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 US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US17N Ramp over Norfolk & Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.