Bridge Street over Roanoke River
GoodRoanoke city, Virginia · 0006PATTER Av · Structure no. 000000000021629
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,613
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Roanoke River in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,815 by 2045. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Roanoke River 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 Bridge Street over Roanoke River carry?
About 2,613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Roanoke River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.