US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603

Good

Nelson County, Virginia · 2.3 Miles from Va Route 5 · Structure no. 5140162P0000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603 in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 603
Location2.3 Miles from Va Route 5
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.86317, -79.14869
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic440 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603 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 603 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 603?

It is owned by the National Park Service.