US Bridges

US158 over Pasquotank River

Fair

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E JCT US17BUS · Structure no. 000000001390027

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
888 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 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 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 888 ft (270.6 m) long and 47 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 US17BUS
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyPasquotank County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.30128, -76.21703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length888 ft (270.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Pasquotank River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Pasquotank River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Pasquotank River?

The structure is 888 ft (270.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Pasquotank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.