US Bridges

Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. Curtis RD · Structure no. 000000001330267

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesBeach Rd.
CrossesUS17BYP NC24 NC53
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. Curtis RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.73447, -77.44642
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 built?

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

What condition is Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.