US Bridges

Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · NS Railway · Structure no. 000000000022472

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,676
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 21,676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,493 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGus Nicks Blvd
CrossesNS Rwy
LocationNS Railway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.28176, -79.89895
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,676 (2022)
Projected traffic28,493 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$338 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy carry?

About 21,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Gus Nicks Blvd over NS Rwy?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.