US Bridges

Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 5.39-ROANOKE C; 7.67-RT81 · Structure no. 000000000012123

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 4,343 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,844 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRoanoke RD/EBL-460
CrossesS Fork Roanoke River
Location5.39-ROANOKE C; 7.67-RT81
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.17564, -80.23791
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,343 (2022)
Projected traffic4,844 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 4,343 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Roanoke RD/EBL-460 over S Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.