US Bridges

Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.60 581;0.30 Aviation DR · Structure no. 000000000021685

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,005
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD 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 16,005 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,900 by 2042. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlyover #2
CrossesWbl Hershberger RD
Location0.60 581;0.30 Aviation DR
Coordinates37.31365, -79.96559
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,005 (2018)
Projected traffic64,900 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$587.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD built?

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

What condition is Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD 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 Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD carry?

About 16,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Flyover #2 over Wbl Hershberger RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.