Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch
GoodRoanoke city, Virginia · 0081116 · Structure no. 000000000021630
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,188
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch is a concrete frame carrying Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch carry?
About 5,188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Garden City Blvd over Gum Spring Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.