US Bridges

Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv

Fair

Salem city, Virginia · 0032RTE 11 0004RIVERSID · Structure no. 000000000021769

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,030
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,209 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEddy Ave
CrossesRoanoke Rv
Location0032RTE 11 0004RIVERSID
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28201, -80.0596
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,030 (2022)
Projected traffic4,209 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv carry?

About 4,030 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eddy Ave over Roanoke Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.