US Bridges

Route 0419 over Roanoke River

Poor

Salem city, Virginia · 0036SCL-SALE 003311 · Structure no. 000000000021778

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
376 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,029
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0419 over Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0419 over Roanoke River in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 20,029 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,332 by 2042. The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0419
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0036SCL-SALE 003311
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates37.26803, -80.03557
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length376 ft (114.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,029 (2022)
Projected traffic22,332 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0419 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0419 over Roanoke River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0419 over Roanoke River carry?

About 20,029 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0419 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0419 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.