Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway
GoodRoanoke County, Virginia · 7.72-RT419; 0.29-FRANKLC · Structure no. 000000000014932
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 13,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,171 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway carry?
About 13,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway?
The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin RD (220) over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.