US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 4.9 Miles to Va Route 60 · Structure no. 5140006P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607 in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 607
Location4.9 Miles to Va Route 60
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.68794, -79.32942
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2012)
Projected traffic521 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607 carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 607?

It is owned by the National Park Service.