US Bridges

Mill Lane over Roanoke River

Good

Salem city, Virginia · 003411 0003RIVERS-D · Structure no. 000000000021764

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,851
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Lane over Roanoke River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Lane over Roanoke River in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7,851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,485 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Lane
CrossesRoanoke River
Location003411 0003RIVERS-D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.28518, -80.08214
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,851 (2022)
Projected traffic10,485 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$221 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Lane over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Lane over Roanoke River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Lane over Roanoke River carry?

About 7,851 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mill Lane over Roanoke River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Lane over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.