US Bridges

Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .16 FR T1106 & .56 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000011858

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,803 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
6,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 6,606 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,366 by 2042. The structure is 1,803 ft (549.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15 (58) (49)
CrossesRoanoke River
Location.16 FR T1106 & .56 to 58
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6271, -78.55279
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,803 ft (549.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,606 (2022)
Projected traffic7,366 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke 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 Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River carry?

About 6,606 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River?

The structure is 1,803 ft (549.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15 (58) (49) over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.