US Bridges

US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000001390106

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS17S
CrossesChesapeake & Albemarle R
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1144
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.28078, -76.2997
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R built?

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

What condition is US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R 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 US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17S over Chesapeake & Albemarle R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.