US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.2 Miles to Skyline Driv · Structure no. 5140160P0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

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 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 1,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,351 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesI-64
Location0.2 Miles to Skyline Driv
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates38.03292, -78.85903
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$98,000 (2022 estimate)
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 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 I-64 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over I-64?

It is owned by the National Park Service.