US Bridges

Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run

FairPosted for load

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.01 S. of JCT SR 11 · Structure no. 000000000021731

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,009
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run is a concrete slab carrying Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,930 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrambleton Ave
CrossesBrambltn Av O Murray Run
Location0.01 S. of JCT SR 11
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25638, -79.96871
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,009 (2022)
Projected traffic8,930 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$186 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run 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 Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run carry?

About 8,009 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Brambleton Ave over Brambltn Av O Murray Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.