Ramblings and images of some of the wonderful places we've visited
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Linn Cove Viaduct - Blue Ridge Parkway
The Linn Cove Viaduct is located at mile 304 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The viaduct was built to minimize construction damage and ongoing impact to Grandfather Mountain. The curved concrete bridge is 1,243 feet long and rests on seven piers. Construction of the $10 million bridge started in 1979 and it was opened to traffic on September 11, 1987. Completion of the viaduct also completed the Blue Ridge Parkway after 52 years of road building.
ASCE Achievement of Merit 1984
View from Boulder Field Overlook
View from Yonahlossee Overlook
View from below the north end of the viaduct
Looking north from under the viaduct on the Tanawha Trail
Looking south from above the viaduct on the Tanawha Trail
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