US Bridges

Route 220 over NS Railway

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.26-BRANDON Ave · Structure no. 000000000030809

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,360
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 220 over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 220 over NS Railway in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,321 by 2042. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 220
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.26-BRANDON Ave
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25652, -79.94854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length552 ft (168.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,360 (2022)
Projected traffic9,321 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$46 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 220 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 220 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 220 over NS Railway carry?

About 8,360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 220 over NS Railway?

The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Route 220 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.