US Bridges

Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.25RT-629; 1.35RT-117 · Structure no. 000000000015026

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,964
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 2,964 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,327 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodhaven RD/628
CrossesRtes I 581 & 220 Sbl
Location1.25RT-629; 1.35RT-117
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates37.33603, -79.99583
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,964 (2022)
Projected traffic4,327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$109.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl carry?

About 2,964 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven RD/628 over Rtes I 581 & 220 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.