Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · .83-RT 677 / 1.17-RT 663 · Structure no. 000000000025929
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,112
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2045. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 1,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Galts Mill Road over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.