US Bridges

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.6 Miles to Va Route 220 · Structure no. 5140045P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2012 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690 in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesVa Route 690
Location0.6 Miles to Va Route 220
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates37.17119, -80.08642
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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
CrossesHighway
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$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690 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 690 carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 690?

It is owned by the National Park Service.