US Bridges

US29BUS over US29 Byp.

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. N. Jct. SR1925 · Structure no. 000000001570183

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29BUS over US29 Byp. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29BUS over US29 Byp. in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29BUS
CrossesUS29 Byp.
Location0.65 Mi. N. Jct. SR1925
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.45614, -79.5436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US29BUS over US29 Byp. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29BUS over US29 Byp. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US29BUS over US29 Byp. carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US29BUS over US29 Byp.?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US29BUS over US29 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.