US Bridges

Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv

FairPosted for load

Salem city, Virginia · 0028419 0085419 · Structure no. 000000000021770

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,885
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 11,885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,252 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesAppersn DR O Roanoke Rv
Location0028419 0085419
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.26768, -80.02655
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,885 (2022)
Projected traffic13,252 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 over Appersn DR O 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv carry?

About 11,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.