13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy
PoorRoanoke city, Virginia · 1.60 Rt 116;2.90 RTE 117 · Structure no. 000000000021663
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,385
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,694 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does 13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy carry?
About 11,385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 13th ST S.W. over Virginia Ave O NS Rwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.