US Bridges

Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.48-RT 29N/0.52-RT 210 · Structure no. 000000000001322

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 8,457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,430 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAmherst Hwy.
CrossesRt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl
Location0.48-RT 29N/0.52-RT 210
RouteState Highway 163
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43051, -79.12404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,457 (2022)
Projected traffic9,430 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 8,457 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Amherst Hwy. over Rt. 29 Bus. Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.