Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · .20-RT 677/.20-RT 670 · Structure no. 000000000025932
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,095
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,095 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 73 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl carry?
About 4,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Amelon Expressway over Route 29 Bypass Nbl&sbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.