Mid-Currituck Bridge

The Mid-Currituck Bridge is a toll bridge in North Carolina that spans Currituck Sound to connect the mainland with the Outer Banks. The structure includes two separate sections: one crossing the sound and another running through Maple Swamp to reach U.S. Route 158.

Transportation planners first proposed crossing Currituck Sound in the 1970s, with various agencies studying the feasibility over several decades. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority formally adopted the project in 2008 to move forward with construction.

The bridge represents a critical infrastructure development that will transform access to the coastal communities of North Carolina's Outer Banks region.

Access to the bridge is available through U.S. Route 158 and existing mainland road networks. Visitors should be aware that this is a toll facility and fees will apply to cross.

The project combines two distinct bridge segments with different engineering challenges: one spanning open water and the other crossing wetland terrain. This combination required careful planning to address the unique conditions of each section.