US Bridges

Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.11-HUNT Ave &.09-LUKENS · Structure no. 000000000021594

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,032
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220 in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 5,032 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,016 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesRtes 581 & 220
Location0.11-HUNT Ave &.09-LUKENS
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29021, -79.94167
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2022)
Projected traffic6,016 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$153.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220 carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Road over Rtes 581 & 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.