US Bridges

Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.22-FRNK RD;0.01-COL Av. · Structure no. 000000000021622

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220 in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 5 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 19,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,481 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandon Ave.
CrossesRoy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220
Location0.22-FRNK RD;0.01-COL Av.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25618, -79.95337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,836 (2022)
Projected traffic21,481 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220 carry?

About 19,836 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon Ave. over Roy Webr EXPRSSWY/RT220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.