US Bridges

Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv

PoorPosted for load

Salem city, Virginia · 0109ECL SALEM016411 · Structure no. 000000000021771

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,916
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 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,916 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,206 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesAppersn DR O Roanoke Rv
Location0109ECL SALEM016411
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.27183, -80.03912
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,916 (2022)
Projected traffic22,206 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$216 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 over Appersn DR O Roanoke Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 19,916 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 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 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.