Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220
FairRoanoke city, Virginia · 0.18-SCL RKE;0.21-RTE220 · Structure no. 000000000021671
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,031
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 27,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,465 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 104 ft wide.
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220 carry?
About 27,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 24/ELM Avenue over Routes 581 & 220?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.