Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1539 · Structure no. 000000001890007
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321 in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321 carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Pkwy. over US221 US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.