US Bridges

W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.00-RONKE Co; 0.00-MONTG · Structure no. 000000000014852

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
586 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,789
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 9,789 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,915 by 2045. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. Main ST./RT460
CrossesRoanoke River & NS Rwy
Location0.00-RONKE Co; 0.00-MONTG
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.23412, -80.19275
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,789 (2022)
Projected traffic10,915 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$384.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy carry?

About 9,789 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W. Main ST./RT460 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.