US Bridges

Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.00-RT639; 0.19-S Salem · Structure no. 000000000015105

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,864
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,864 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,336 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDiuguids Ln/Rt 760
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.00-RT639; 0.19-S Salem
RouteCounty Highway 760
Coordinates37.27786, -80.10492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,864 (2022)
Projected traffic6,336 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$122.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River carry?

About 5,864 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Diuguids Ln/Rt 760 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.