US Bridges

Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.2-RT-24; 2.33-RT419 · Structure no. 000000000021709

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
702 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 62,286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,673 by 2045. The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoy Webber EXWY220
CrossesRoanoke River & NS Rwy
Location1.2-RT-24; 2.33-RT419
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.25616, -79.95284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length702 ft (214.1 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,286 (2022)
Projected traffic76,673 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy carry?

About 62,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy?

The structure is 702 ft (214.1 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Webber EXWY220 over Roanoke River & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.