US Bridges

Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.97-RT 24; 1.53-RT 419 · Structure no. 000000000021724

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,234
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway is a concrete frame carrying Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 503 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Webber EXP/220
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.97-RT 24; 1.53-RT 419
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24926, -79.96256
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width503 ft (153.3 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,234 (2022)
Projected traffic63,676 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EXP/220 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 503 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Webber EXP/220 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.