US Bridges

US158 over Pasquotank River

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US17 Bus · Structure no. 000000001390019

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
840 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Pasquotank River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US158 over Pasquotank River in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesPasquotank River
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US17 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyPasquotank County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.30136, -76.21708
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Pasquotank River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Pasquotank 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Pasquotank River carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Pasquotank River?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Pasquotank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.