US Bridges

Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE737; 1.55-RTE882 · Structure no. 000000000015046

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
702
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,081 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarborwood RD/639
CrossesBr Roanoke River
Location0.10-RTE737; 1.55-RTE882
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25031, -80.10496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2018)
Projected traffic1,081 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$127.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harborwood RD/639 over Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harborwood RD/639 over Br Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.