US Bridges

West River RD 639 over Roanoke River

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 11; 0.55 Rt 649 · Structure no. 000000000015044

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River RD 639 over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River RD 639 over Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 655 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest River RD 639
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.02 Rt 11; 0.55 Rt 649
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.246, -80.17542
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West River RD 639 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is West River RD 639 over Roanoke River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West River RD 639 over Roanoke River carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West River RD 639 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West River RD 639 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.