Orange Ave over Tinker Creek
FairRoanoke city, Virginia · 0030115 0071GUS Nick · Structure no. 000000000021729
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,023
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Ave over Tinker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Orange Ave over Tinker Creek in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 40,023 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,626 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange Ave over Tinker Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange Ave over Tinker Creek 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 Orange Ave over Tinker Creek carry?
About 40,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orange Ave over Tinker Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Ave over Tinker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.