US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 58

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.27 Miles North of Bus. · Structure no. 5140202P0000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 58 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 58 in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,368 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesU.S. Route 58
Location0.27 Miles North of Bus.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates36.73853, -80.41078
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2012)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2032
Trucks—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 58 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. 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 U.S. Route 58 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 58?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 58?

It is owned by the National Park Service.