US Bridges

Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.63 Rt 116; 1.20 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000021674

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,131
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220 in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 5 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 19,131 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,933 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWbl Hershbgr RD101
Crosses581 & 220
Location0.63 Rt 116; 1.20 Rt 11
RouteState Highway 101
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30865, -79.97425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,131 (2022)
Projected traffic27,933 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$292.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220 carry?

About 19,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Hershbgr RD101 over 581 & 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.