9th Street over Roanoke River
GoodRoanoke city, Virginia · 0.01 MI from RTE 116 · Structure no. 000000000021656
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,886
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over Roanoke River in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 82 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 5,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,563 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Street over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is 9th Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Street over Roanoke River carry?
About 5,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 9th Street over Roanoke River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.