US Bridges

Route 0460 over Lick Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0015581-S 0211116 · Structure no. 000000000021735

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,689
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0460 over Lick Run is a concrete frame carrying Route 0460 over Lick Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 19,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,495 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0460
CrossesLick Run
Location0015581-S 0211116
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.28248, -79.94119
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,689 (2022)
Projected traffic23,495 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$86 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0460 over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0460 over Lick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0460 over Lick Run carry?

About 19,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0460 over Lick Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0460 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.