US Bridges

Riverland Road over Garnand Branch

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.01 W. JCT Grdn City Bl · Structure no. 000000000021692

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverland Road over Garnand Branch is a concrete slab carrying Riverland Road over Garnand Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 8,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,104 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverland Road
CrossesGarnand Branch
Location0.01 W. JCT Grdn City Bl
RouteState Highway 116
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24938, -79.91943
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic10,104 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$89 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverland Road over Garnand Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverland Road over Garnand Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Riverland Road over Garnand Branch carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Riverland Road over Garnand Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Riverland Road over Garnand Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.