US Bridges

Centre Avenue over Branch

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Roanoke city, Virginia · 0002E 24th ST · Structure no. 000000000021652

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Avenue over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Centre Avenue over Branch 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentre Avenue
CrossesBranch
Location0002E 24th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2833, -79.97614
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1992)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$31 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centre Avenue over Branch built?

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

What condition is Centre Avenue over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Centre Avenue over Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Centre Avenue over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Avenue over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.