US Bridges

Wiley Drive over Roanoke River

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0072FRANK RD · Structure no. 000000000021638

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,464
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiley Drive over Roanoke River is a concrete frame carrying Wiley Drive over Roanoke River in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWiley Drive
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0072FRANK RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.26386, -79.95662
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,464 (1980)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$22 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiley Drive over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiley Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wiley Drive over Roanoke River carry?

About 2,464 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wiley Drive over Roanoke River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wiley Drive over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.