US Bridges

Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.49-RT311; 1.95-RT460 · Structure no. 000000000014968

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,765
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 7,765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,819 by 2045. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElectric Rd/Rt 419
CrossesRTE I 81
Location0.49-RT311; 1.95-RT460
RouteState Highway 419
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32424, -80.03333
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,765 (2022)
Projected traffic7,819 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81 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 2023.

How much traffic does Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81 carry?

About 7,765 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Electric Rd/Rt 419 over RTE I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.