US Bridges

RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · .20 Atl / .26 Rt. 60 · Structure no. 000000000001336

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,632 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 29 Nbl Bypass
CrossesDepot Street
Location.20 Atl / .26 Rt. 60
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates37.57857, -79.04945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2022)
Projected traffic16,632 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 Nbl Bypass over Depot Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.