US Bridges

13th Street SE over NS Railway

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0120RT 116 0040RT 24 · Structure no. 000000000021627

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,180
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street SE over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Street SE over NS Railway in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, 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 12,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,581 by 2045. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries13th Street SE
CrossesNS Railway
Location0120RT 116 0040RT 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26455, -79.91755
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,180 (2022)
Projected traffic13,581 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$453 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Street SE over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is 13th Street SE over NS Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Street SE over NS Railway carry?

About 12,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street SE over NS Railway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street SE over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.