US Bridges

Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.02-RT847; 0.18-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000015125

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBeason LANE/RTE857
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.02-RT847; 0.18-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 857
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25563, -80.13665
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$526 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Beason LANE/RTE857 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.