US Bridges

Jefferson ST over NS Railway

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.20 MI from RTE 116 · Structure no. 000000000021597

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,623
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over NS Railway is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Jefferson ST over NS Railway in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 12,623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,429 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20 MI from RTE 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25764, -79.94186
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,623 (2022)
Projected traffic14,429 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$513 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over NS Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over NS Railway carry?

About 12,623 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson ST over NS Railway?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.