US Bridges

Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0038SHENAN Av · Structure no. 000000000021637

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,463
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 3,463 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestside Blvd.
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0038SHENAN Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27502, -80.00095
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,463 (1996)
Projected traffic2,917 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$620 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek carry?

About 3,463 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Blvd. over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.