US Bridges

Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.02-RT F072; 0.25-RT1865 · Structure no. 000000000027693

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,535
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 11,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,290 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlantation RD/115
CrossesRtes I81 & 220
Location0.02-RT F072; 0.25-RT1865
RouteState Highway 115
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3608, -79.95775
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,535 (2022)
Projected traffic12,290 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$108 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220 carry?

About 11,535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Plantation RD/115 over Rtes I81 & 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.