US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.2 Mi. to Skyline Drive · Structure no. 000000000001678

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 439 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesI-64
Location0.2 Mi. to Skyline Drive
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03221, -78.8588
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2022)
Projected traffic439 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64 carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.