US Bridges

Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.28-END Maint; 0.02-R311 · Structure no. 000000000015107

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJanee DRIVE/765
CrossesMason Creek
Location0.28-END Maint; 0.02-R311
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3405, -80.04539
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$282.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Janee DRIVE/765 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.