US Bridges

RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.0 Ncl Salem & 0.15 1004 · Structure no. 000000000015086

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 705 Red Lane
CrossesRTE I 81
Location0.0 Ncl Salem & 0.15 1004
RouteCity Street 705
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30859, -80.06604
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2006)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81 built?

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

What condition is RTE 705 Red Lane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 705 Red Lane over RTE I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.