US Bridges

US17S NC37S over Perquimans River

Fair

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI N JCT US17&32BUS · Structure no. 000000001430014

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,901 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S NC37S over Perquimans River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S NC37S over Perquimans River in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 2,901 ft (884.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17S NC37S
CrossesPerquimans River
Location1.8 MI N JCT US17&32BUS
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyPerquimans County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.18933, -76.45598
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+47 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,901 ft (884.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2018)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S NC37S over Perquimans River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US17S NC37S over Perquimans 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US17S NC37S over Perquimans River carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S NC37S over Perquimans River?

The structure is 2,901 ft (884.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US17S NC37S over Perquimans River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.