US Bridges

ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.50-RT24; 2.30-ROANOKE-C · Structure no. 000000000021717

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
369 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
62,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, 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 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 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesROYWEBEXPRSWY/220
CrossesWalnut Av & Jeffrsn ST
Location0.50-RT24; 2.30-ROANOKE-C
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25987, -79.94176
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,286 (2022)
Projected traffic76,673 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST built?

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

What condition is ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST carry?

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

How long is ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns ROYWEBEXPRSWY/220 over Walnut Av & Jeffrsn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.