US Bridges

Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr.

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Roanoke city, Virginia · 0050581 0040 Aviation · Structure no. 000000000021683

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr. 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64,900 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlyover #1
CrossesAviation Dr.
Location0050581 0040 Aviation
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31314, -79.96651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1985)
Projected traffic64,900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$45 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr. built?

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

What condition is Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr. carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr.?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Flyover #1 over Aviation Dr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.