US Bridges

Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R

Good

Salem city, Virginia · .97 Mi. from Int 419 · Structure no. 000000000028529

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,974
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,696 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 11
CrossesColorado ST O Roanoke R
Location.97 Mi. from Int 419
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySalem city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27625, -80.054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,974 (2022)
Projected traffic16,696 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R carry?

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

How long is Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 11 over Colorado ST O Roanoke R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.