Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688
GoodRoanoke County, Virginia · 1.5 Miles to Va Route 691 · Structure no. 5140041P0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,061 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,167 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688 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 688 carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 688?
It is owned by the National Park Service.