West River RD/639 over Roanoke River
GoodRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.75-RT 734; 0.90-RT 649 · Structure no. 000000000015041
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 493 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River RD/639 over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River RD/639 over Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 493 ft (150.2 m) long and 35 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West River RD/639 over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is West River RD/639 over Roanoke River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does West River RD/639 over Roanoke River carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West River RD/639 over Roanoke River?
The structure is 493 ft (150.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns West River RD/639 over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.