US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.1 Miles to Va Route 679 · Structure no. 5140037P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesU.S. Route 220
Location1.1 Miles to Va Route 679
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21025, -79.95631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$675,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220 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 220 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over U.S. Route 220?

It is owned by the National Park Service.