Elm Avenue over NS Railway
GoodRoanoke city, Virginia · 0006581 0015116 · Structure no. 000000000021670
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,128
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Avenue over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Avenue over NS Railway in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 15,128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,868 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Avenue over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Elm Avenue over NS Railway 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 Elm Avenue over NS Railway carry?
About 15,128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elm Avenue over NS Railway?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Avenue over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.