US Bridges

Brandon Ave over Ore Branch

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0002220 0097221 · Structure no. 000000000021599

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,836
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Ave over Ore Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Brandon Ave over Ore Branch 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 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 19,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,481 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandon Ave
CrossesOre Branch
Location0002220 0097221
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25367, -79.95177
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,836 (2022)
Projected traffic21,481 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$64 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon Ave over Ore Branch built?

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

What condition is Brandon Ave over Ore Branch 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 Brandon Ave over Ore Branch carry?

About 19,836 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brandon Ave over Ore Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Brandon Ave over Ore Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.