US Bridges

Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.32 Mi. from Franklin Cl · Structure no. 000000000025703

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,171 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin RD./220
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.32 Mi. from Franklin Cl
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.14349, -79.97051
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,130 (2022)
Projected traffic19,171 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway carry?

About 13,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD./220 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.