Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek
FairRichmond city, Virginia · 0.11 to Forest Hill Ave · Structure no. 000000000021416
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,002
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 9,002 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek carry?
About 9,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Roanoke Street over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.