US Bridges

Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch

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Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.05 MI from Wonju ST · Structure no. 000000000021631

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,342
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch is a concrete frame carrying Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,087 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBroadway Ave. SW
CrossesOre Branch
Location0.05 MI from Wonju ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24983, -79.95792
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,342 (2022)
Projected traffic8,087 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$54 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Ave. SW over Ore 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 Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch carry?

About 7,342 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave. SW over Ore Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.