US Bridges

US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1333 · Structure no. 000000001390111

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17S US158E
CrossesTrib.Of Pasqoutank River
Location1.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1333
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.38494, -76.31626
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River built?

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

What condition is US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US17S US158E over Trib.Of Pasqoutank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.