US Bridges

Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res)

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.50 FR 15 1.08 to 58 Bus · Structure no. 000000000025886

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,902 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
6,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 6,258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,978 by 2045. The structure is 4,902 ft (1,494.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesRoanoke River (kerr Res)
Location1.50 FR 15 1.08 to 58 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.62038, -78.54626
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,902 ft (1,494.1 m)
Longest span312 ft (95.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,258 (2022)
Projected traffic6,978 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res) carry?

About 6,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res)?

The structure is 4,902 ft (1,494.1 m) long with a longest span of 312 ft (95.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over Roanoke River (kerr Res)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.