US17 NC24 NC53 over New River
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330253
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,843 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 NC24 NC53 over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 NC24 NC53 over New River in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,843 ft (561.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US17 NC24 NC53 over New River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 NC24 NC53 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US17 NC24 NC53 over New River carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17 NC24 NC53 over New River?
The structure is 1,843 ft (561.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns US17 NC24 NC53 over New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.