US Bridges

US17SBUS. over US17BYP.

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Pasquotank County, North Carolina · Jct. US17 & US17 Bus · Structure no. 000000001390104

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17SBUS. over US17BYP. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17SBUS. over US17BYP. in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS17SBUS.
CrossesUS17BYP.
LocationJct. US17 & US17 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.25281, -76.31392
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2018)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17SBUS. over US17BYP. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17SBUS. over US17BYP. 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 2023.

How much traffic does US17SBUS. over US17BYP. carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17SBUS. over US17BYP.?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17SBUS. over US17BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.