Blue Ridge Parkway over Linville River

Fair Condition86 years old5,007 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location0.8 Miles To U.s. Route 2
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesLinville River
Coordinates35.97345, -81.93678

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length304.5 ft (92.8 m)
Max Span101.4 ft (30.9 m)
Deck Width39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Deck Area1122.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,007 (2019)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140106P0000000

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