US Bridges

NS Rv over Colorado Street

Fair

Salem city, Virginia · 1.23 Rt 419;0.45 Rt 11A · Structure no. 000000000021775

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,974
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NS Rv over Colorado Street is a concrete frame carrying NS Rv over Colorado Street in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 14,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,696 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNS Rv
CrossesColorado Street
Location1.23 Rt 419;0.45 Rt 11A
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySalem city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27985, -80.05297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$575 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NS Rv over Colorado Street built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NS Rv over Colorado Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NS Rv over Colorado Street carry?

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

How long is NS Rv over Colorado Street?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns NS Rv over Colorado Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.