US Bridges

Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0067116 0152SCL-ROAN · Structure no. 000000000021705

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,360
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 91 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 8,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,321 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesWiley Dr.& Rke. River
Location0067116 0152SCL-ROAN
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25497, -79.94996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,360 (2022)
Projected traffic9,321 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$147 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River carry?

About 8,360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Wiley Dr.& Rke. River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.