US Bridges

Brandon Avenue over Murray Run

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.03 MI FR Windsor Ave · Structure no. 000000000023543

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,836
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Avenue over Murray Run is a concrete slab carrying Brandon Avenue over Murray Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 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 19,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,481 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandon Avenue
CrossesMurray Run
Location0.03 MI FR Windsor Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25653, -79.95917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,836 (2022)
Projected traffic21,481 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$133 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandon Avenue over Murray Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Brandon Avenue over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brandon Avenue over Murray Run carry?

About 19,836 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brandon Avenue 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 88 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon Avenue over Murray Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.