US Bridges

Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · RT626; 0.04 - Dead End · Structure no. 000000000029537

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 329 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCannery Rd/Rt 773
CrossesRoanoke River @lafayett
LocationRT626; 0.04 - Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 773
Coordinates37.23683, -80.2085
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2019)
Projected traffic329 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cannery Rd/Rt 773 over Roanoke River @lafayett?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.