US Bridges

Peters Creek RD over NS Railway

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.20 US Route 11 · Structure no. 000000000021612

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,067
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Creek RD over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Creek RD over NS Railway in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 15,067 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,089 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPeters Creek RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20 US Route 11
RouteState Highway 117
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26771, -80.00968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,067 (2022)
Projected traffic16,089 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$15 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Creek RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Creek RD over NS Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Creek RD over NS Railway carry?

About 15,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peters Creek RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Creek RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.