US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.1 Miles to U.S. Route 2 · Structure no. 5140038P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 679
Location1.1 Miles to U.S. Route 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.20169, -79.97025
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679 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 679 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 679?

It is owned by the National Park Service.