US Bridges

US17BUS NC24BUS over New River

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · .35 MI.N.SR1402 · Structure no. 000000001330024

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
825 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17BUS NC24BUS over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17BUS NC24BUS over New River in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 825 ft (251.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17BUS NC24BUS
CrossesNew River
Location.35 MI.N.SR1402
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.75317, -77.43426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length825 ft (251.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2022)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17BUS NC24BUS over New River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17BUS NC24BUS over New 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US17BUS NC24BUS over New River carry?

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

How long is US17BUS NC24BUS over New River?

The structure is 825 ft (251.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US17BUS NC24BUS over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.