Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 6.2 Miles to Va Route 603 · Structure no. 5140003P0000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 83 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 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ravine built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine 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 Ravine carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine?
It is owned by the National Park Service.