Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · 0.68-SCL AMHE/0.15-RT.661 · Structure no. 000000000026397
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 506
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2045. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweet Briar Dr. 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sweet Briar Dr. over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.