Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine
GoodAvery County, North Carolina · 2.54 Miles from U.S. Rout · Structure no. 5140176P0000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?
It is owned by the National Park Service.