Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River
FairMontgomery County, Virginia · 01.94-RKE Co; 10.97-I81 · Structure no. 000000000012121
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 259 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,894
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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 6 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 4,894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,458 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River carry?
About 4,894 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River?
The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Roanoke RD/460 Wbl over South Fork Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.