US Bridges

Roanoke River Park over Service Road

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.15 Miles to Blue Ridge · Structure no. 5140199P0000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Roanoke River Park over Service Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roanoke River Park over Service Road in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,410 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRoanoke River Park
CrossesService Road
Location0.15 Miles to Blue Ridge
RouteFederal Lands Road 138
Coordinates37.24725, -79.8705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2012)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$120,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roanoke River Park over Service Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roanoke River Park over Service Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Roanoke River Park over Service Road carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Roanoke River Park over Service Road?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Roanoke River Park over Service Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.