US Bridges

Rose Ave over Garnand Branch

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0002GDN Cty R · Structure no. 000000000021644

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Ave over Garnand Branch is a concrete slab carrying Rose Ave over Garnand Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesRose Ave
CrossesGarnand Branch
Location0002GDN Cty R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.24756, -79.9202
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1981)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$97 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Ave over Garnand Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rose Ave over Garnand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rose Ave over Garnand Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rose Ave over Garnand Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Ave over Garnand Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.