University Dr over University Dr O NS Rwy
Radford city, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- University Dr over University Dr O NS Rwy in Radford city, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1984).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 1 of the 2 inventoried bridges in Radford city rated fair (50.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 443 ft |
| Location | 000111 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000021270 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Radford city
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 0011 over Plum Creek | 2002 | 5,399 | Good |
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