US Bridges

Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0070460 0000ECL Roan · Structure no. 000000000021602

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,676
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 21,676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,493 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGus Nicks Blvd.
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0070460 0000ECL Roan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28428, -79.90047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,676 (2022)
Projected traffic28,493 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$278 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek carry?

About 21,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Gus Nicks Blvd. over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.