US Bridges

9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 008024 0033116 · Structure no. 000000000021593

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,817
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,817 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,831 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries9th Street
CrossesNS Railway & Indus. Ave
Location008024 0033116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25662, -79.92478
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,817 (2022)
Projected traffic9,831 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$98 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave carry?

About 8,817 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street over NS Railway & Indus. Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.