US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 2.3 Miles to Va Route 695 · Structure no. 5140019P0000000

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

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 617
Location2.3 Miles to Va Route 695
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.46628, -79.69964
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 rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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$38,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617 built?

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

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617 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 617 carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 617?

It is owned by the National Park Service.