Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 56
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 11.2 Miles North to Va Ro · Structure no. 5140002P0000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 56 is a concrete frame carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 56 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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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 56 built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 56 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 56 carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 56?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Va Route 56?
It is owned by the National Park Service.