US Bridges

Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck

FairPosted for load

Salem city, Virginia · 0.20RT419;0.30 Hemlock RD · Structure no. 000000000021763

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,947
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,947 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,091 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesRoanoke Blvd O Masons Ck
Location0.20RT419;0.30 Hemlock RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.27624, -80.0294
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,947 (2022)
Projected traffic11,091 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck carry?

About 9,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Roanoke Blvd O Masons Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.