US Bridges

Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0050581 007011 · Structure no. 000000000021679

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,263
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 38,263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,663 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHershberger Rd.
CrossesAviation Drive
Location0050581 007011
RouteState Highway 101
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31301, -79.96648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,263 (2022)
Projected traffic42,663 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$106 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive carry?

About 38,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Hershberger Rd. over Aviation Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.