US Bridges

Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.76-RT 101; 1.07-RT 460 · Structure no. 000000000021740

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 37,225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,138 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesNbl Route 0581
Crosses10th Street
Location1.76-RT 101; 1.07-RT 460
RouteInterstate 581
Coordinates37.29361, -79.94856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,225 (2022)
Projected traffic47,138 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street carry?

About 37,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0581 over 10th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.