US Bridges

Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br

Good

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.03 Miles from King ST · Structure no. 000000000030932

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkley Road
CrossesGlade Creek Br
Location0.03 Miles from King ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29105, -79.89142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br built?

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

What condition is Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br 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 Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Berkley Road over Glade Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.