US Bridges

Bramblton Ave over Murray Run

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0114WCL ROANO0266220 · Structure no. 000000000021730

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,948
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bramblton Ave over Murray Run is a concrete frame carrying Bramblton Ave over Murray Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,948 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,093 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBramblton Ave
CrossesMurray Run
Location0114WCL ROANO0266220
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24997, -79.97749
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,948 (2022)
Projected traffic15,093 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$43 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bramblton Ave over Murray Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bramblton Ave over Murray Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bramblton Ave over Murray Run carry?

About 12,948 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bramblton Ave over Murray Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bramblton Ave over Murray Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.