US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Business Route 58

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.8 Miles to Va Route 603 · Structure no. 5140055P0000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Business Route 58 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Business Route 58 in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,254 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesBusiness Route 58
Location1.8 Miles to Va Route 603
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates36.73517, -80.41117
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2012)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Business Route 58 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Business Route 58 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 Business Route 58 carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Business Route 58?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Business Route 58?

It is owned by the National Park Service.