US Bridges

Bandy Road over Garnand Br

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 00031347 0035ECL Roan · Structure no. 000000000021601

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,401
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bandy Road over Garnand Br is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bandy Road over Garnand Br in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 93 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 1,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,562 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBandy Road
CrossesGarnand Br
Location00031347 0035ECL Roan
RouteCity Street 666
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24297, -79.92052
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2022)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bandy Road over Garnand Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bandy Road over Garnand Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bandy Road over Garnand Br carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bandy Road over Garnand Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bandy Road over Garnand Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.