US Bridges

US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · At Neuse River & US17B · Structure no. 000000000490235

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,772 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 1,772 ft (540.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesUS17N NC55E.RAMP
CrossesNeuse River & Sco
LocationAt Neuse River & US17B
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.09552, -77.03197
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,772 ft (540.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco built?

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

What condition is US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco 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 NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco?

The structure is 1,772 ft (540.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US17N NC55E.RAMP over Neuse River & Sco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.