US Bridges

Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 1.05FR1106/3.38 TO250BUS · Structure no. 000000000000484

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,328 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonacan Trail -Nbl
CrossesRTE 29 Buss - Fontaine
Location1.05FR1106/3.38 TO250BUS
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyAlbemarle County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02652, -78.52863
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,511 (2022)
Projected traffic34,328 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine built?

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

What condition is Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine carry?

About 23,511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Monacan Trail -Nbl over RTE 29 Buss - Fontaine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.