Dyke Road over Roach River
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Virginia · .09 from 627& .41 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000009023
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,188
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyke Road over Roach River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyke Road over Roach River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dyke Road over Roach River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyke Road over Roach 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Dyke Road over Roach River carry?
About 1,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dyke Road over Roach River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dyke Road over Roach River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.