US Bridges

Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap)

Good

Page County, Virginia · 0.1 Miles to Intersection · Structure no. 4840002P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
608
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap) is a concrete frame carrying Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap) in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSkyline Drive
CrossesRamp (thornton Gap)
Location0.1 Miles to Intersection
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66064, -78.32225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap) carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Drive over Ramp (thornton Gap)?

It is owned by the National Park Service.