US Bridges

Persinger Road over Murray Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0013BRAM Ave · Structure no. 000000000021648

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Persinger Road over Murray Run is a concrete slab carrying Persinger Road over Murray Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPersinger Road
CrossesMurray Run
Location0013BRAM Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25456, -79.97636
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (1992)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$139 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Persinger Road over Murray Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Persinger Road over Murray Run 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 Persinger Road over Murray Run carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Persinger Road over Murray Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Persinger Road over Murray Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.