US Bridges

US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River

Good

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI.N.JCT.US17&32BUS. · Structure no. 000000001430080

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,902 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17 N NC37
CrossesPerquimans River
Location1.8 MI.N.JCT.US17&32BUS.
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.18927, -76.45583
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+43 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,902 ft (884.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
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 US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17 N NC37 over Perquimans 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River?

The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US17 N NC37 over Perquimans River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.