US Bridges

US17BUS US158E over US17

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. JCT SR1485 · Structure no. 000000001390110

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17BUS US158E over US17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17BUS US158E over US17 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS17BUS US158E
CrossesUS17
Location0.3 Mi. W. JCT SR1485
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.37675, -76.309
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 inspectionApril 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2018)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US17BUS US158E over US17 built?

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

What condition is US17BUS US158E over US17 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US17BUS US158E over US17 carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17BUS US158E over US17?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17BUS US158E over US17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.