US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 8.2 Miles to Va Route 220 · Structure no. 5140044P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,061 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,167 by 2032. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesRavine
Location8.2 Miles to Va Route 220
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18028, -80.07197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2012)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine 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 Ravine carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?

It is owned by the National Park Service.