US Bridges

Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0054WCL ROANO0003MILLER S · Structure no. 000000000021613

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,432
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,747 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShenandoah Ave.
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0054WCL ROANO0003MILLER S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27977, -80.00498
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,432 (2022)
Projected traffic12,747 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$85 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek carry?

About 11,432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Ave. over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.