Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52
FairCarroll County, Virginia · 1.0 Mile to Va Route 685 · Structure no. 5140064P0000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,254 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52 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 52 carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 52?
It is owned by the National Park Service.