US Bridges

Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 1.38-RTE118; 2.04-RTE101 · Structure no. 000000000021696

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220 in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,093 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Ptrs Ck RD/117
CrossesRtes 581 & 220
Location1.38-RTE118; 2.04-RTE101
RouteState Highway 117
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32709, -79.98927
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 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 width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,283 (2022)
Projected traffic12,093 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220 carry?

About 8,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Ptrs Ck RD/117 over Rtes 581 & 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.