US Bridges

ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 3.36-RTE24; 0.14-RTE419 · Structure no. 000000000021723

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 47,234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,676 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesROYWEBBEREXP./220
CrossesBranch
Location3.36-RTE24; 0.14-RTE419
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23339, -79.97496
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,234 (2022)
Projected traffic63,676 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch carry?

About 47,234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns ROYWEBBEREXP./220 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.