US Bridges

Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.90-RTE24E; 2.64-RTE419 · Structure no. 000000000021711

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 52 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 62,286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,673 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy L. WEBRHWY/220
CrossesRT220 Bus & Franklin RD
Location0.90-RTE24E; 2.64-RTE419
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25822, -79.94731
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,286 (2022)
Projected traffic76,673 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD carry?

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

How long is Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Roy L. WEBRHWY/220 over RT220 Bus & Franklin RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.