Blue Ridge Parkway over Ravine

Good Condition39 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location2.54 Miles From U.s. Rout
CarriesBlue Ridge Parkway
CrossesRavine
Coordinates36.09900, -81.79069

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length275.9 ft (84.1 m)
Max Span138.1 ft (42.1 m)
Deck Width38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Area992.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2023)
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 Number5140176P0000000

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