US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0028MCCLAN ST005024 · Structure no. 000000000021624

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
819 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,360
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,091 by 2042. The structure is 819 ft (249.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesRoa Rv; NS & W DR
Location0028MCCLAN ST005024
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25172, -79.94342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length819 ft (249.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2022)
Projected traffic7,091 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$146 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR?

The structure is 819 ft (249.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Roa Rv; NS & W DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.