13th Street SE over Roanoke River
FairRoanoke city, Virginia · 0105RT 116 0065RT 24 · Structure no. 000000000021600
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 438 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th Street SE over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Street SE over Roanoke River in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 12,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,581 by 2042. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 13th Street SE over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th Street SE over Roanoke River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 13th Street SE over Roanoke River carry?
About 12,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 13th Street SE over Roanoke River?
The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street SE over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.