US Bridges

Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 3.50-RT24; 7.97-FRANK CO · Structure no. 000000000021727

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,551 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesFranklin RD/220NBL
CrossesRTE 419
Location3.50-RT24; 7.97-FRANK CO
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.23186, -79.97299
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,760 (2022)
Projected traffic21,551 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419 built?

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

What condition is Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419 carry?

About 14,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD/220NBL over RTE 419?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.