Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 23/74 & South

Fair Condition63 years old1,878 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Location10.9 Miles To Nc Route 21
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesU.s. Route 23/74 & South
Coordinates35.43432, -83.07825

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length283.8 ft (86.5 m)
Max Span70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area873.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,878 (2013)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140127P0000000

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