FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Frontage Rd.

Carrying Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run

1.0-Rte.117; 0.8-Rte.101, Roanoke city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Frontage Rd.

The Frontage Rd. bridge in Roanoke city, Virginia carries Frontage Rd. over Branch Lick Run. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.1 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 571 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Frontage Rd. compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Virginia bridges
88
Bridges in Roanoke city · 1 in Poor condition
Frontage Rd. 38.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.1 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
571 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026805

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Frontage Rd. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Frontage Rd. against other structures in Roanoke city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Frontage Rd.?

Frontage Rd. in Roanoke city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Frontage Rd. inspected?

Frontage Rd.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 571 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Frontage Rd. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Frontage Rd.?

Frontage Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Frontage Rd.?

Frontage Rd. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Frontage Rd. and does age affect safety?

Frontage Rd. was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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