US Bridges

US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail

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Onslow County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330255

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail 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 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17N NC24E NC53E
CrossesMilitary Trail
Location1.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC24
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.732, -77.42155
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail 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 US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US17N NC24E NC53E over Military Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.