US Bridges

US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. N of NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330292

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17 Bypass Ramp
CrossesUS17 Bypass
Location2.1 Mi. N of NC24
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.77221, -77.39674
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US17 Bypass Ramp over US17 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.