US Bridges

Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.04 Miles from Salem Ave · Structure no. 000000000025739

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
636 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,196
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,506 by 2042. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesGainsboro Road
CrossesShenandoah Ave NS Rwy
Location0.04 Miles from Salem Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27249, -79.94447
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,196 (2022)
Projected traffic10,506 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$541 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy carry?

About 7,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Gainsboro Road over Shenandoah Ave NS Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.