US Bridges

Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · Roanoke City · Structure no. 000000000030839

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run is a concrete culvert carrying Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,430 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesGilmer Avenue
CrossesTrout Run
LocationRoanoke City
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27783, -79.95053
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns Gilmer Avenue over Trout Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.