VA ROUTE 617
Carrying VA ROUTE 617 over BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
0.4 MILES TO VA ROUTE 116, Roanoke, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VA ROUTE 617
The VA ROUTE 617 bridge in Roanoke, Virginia carries VA ROUTE 617 over BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.3 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,188 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VA ROUTE 617 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,188 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5140031P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VA ROUTE 617 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VA ROUTE 617 against other structures in Roanoke and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VA ROUTE 617?
VA ROUTE 617 in Roanoke, Virginia, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VA ROUTE 617 inspected?
VA ROUTE 617's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,188 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VA ROUTE 617 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VA ROUTE 617?
VA ROUTE 617 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VA ROUTE 617?
VA ROUTE 617 is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is VA ROUTE 617 and does age affect safety?
VA ROUTE 617 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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