Valley View Blvd over I-581
GoodRoanoke city, Virginia · 1.70-RT 101; 0.00-INT.581 · Structure no. 000000000025427
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley View Blvd over I-581 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley View Blvd over I-581 in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley View Blvd over I-581 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Valley View Blvd over I-581 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 Valley View Blvd over I-581 carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Valley View Blvd over I-581?
The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Valley View Blvd over I-581?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.