US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.8 Miles to Va Route 618 · Structure no. 5140018P0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695 in Botetourt 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 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Routes 43 & 695
Location1.8 Miles to Va Route 618
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.48347, -79.66875
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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695 built?

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

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695 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 Routes 43 & 695 carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Routes 43 & 695?

It is owned by the National Park Service.