US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.1 Miles to I-64 · Structure no. 5140001P0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,126
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,351 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesU.S. Route 250
Location0.1 Miles to I-64
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates38.03133, -78.85819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2022)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$53,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250 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 U.S. Route 250 carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 250?

It is owned by the National Park Service.