US Bridges

Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · .1 N Aerial Way Drive · Structure no. 000000000025422

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
620 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,067
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,067 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,089 by 2045. The structure is 620 ft (188.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPeters Cr. Rd. Ext
CrossesRoanoke R. & NS Railway
Location.1 N Aerial Way Drive
RouteState Highway 117
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27102, -80.00816
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length620 ft (188.9 m)
Longest span257 ft (78.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,067 (2022)
Projected traffic16,089 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$184 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway carry?

About 15,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway?

The structure is 620 ft (188.9 m) long with a longest span of 257 ft (78.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Cr. Rd. Ext over Roanoke R. & NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.