FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VA ROUTE 666

Carrying VA ROUTE 666 over BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

1.0 MILE TO VA ROUTE 116, Roanoke, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
82 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VA ROUTE 666

The VA ROUTE 666 bridge in Roanoke, Virginia carries VA ROUTE 666 over BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.8 meters (35 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How VA ROUTE 666 compares

▲ 35.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Roanoke
VA ROUTE 666 81.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
81.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.8 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
4,188 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5140033P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VA ROUTE 666 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 666 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 666?

VA ROUTE 666 in Roanoke, Virginia, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VA ROUTE 666 inspected?

VA ROUTE 666'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 666 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for VA ROUTE 666?

VA ROUTE 666 has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VA ROUTE 666?

VA ROUTE 666 is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is VA ROUTE 666 and does age affect safety?

VA ROUTE 666 was built in 1962, making it 64 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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