Route 0581 over Walker Avenue
FairRoanoke County, Virginia · 0.21-RT 460; 0.21-RT 11 · Structure no. 000000000021744
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,663
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0581 over Walker Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0581 over Walker Avenue in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 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 73,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,134 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0581 over Walker Avenue built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 0581 over Walker Avenue 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0581 over Walker Avenue carry?
About 73,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0581 over Walker Avenue?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0581 over Walker Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.