US Bridges

Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @

PoorPosted for load

Salem city, Virginia · 0127419 005111-A · Structure no. 000000000021774

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,974
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @ in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 14,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,696 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0011
CrossesColorado ST O NS Rwy @
Location0127419 005111-A
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.28039, -80.05292
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,974 (2022)
Projected traffic16,696 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$189 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @ built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @ 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @ carry?

About 14,974 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0011 over Colorado ST O NS Rwy @?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.