Route 29 Business over Route 29 Bypass
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · 0.08 Scl AMH/0.05 29 Byps · Structure no. 000000000026400
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,923
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Business over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Business 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 4,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,489 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 Business over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 29 Business 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 29 Business over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 4,923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Business over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Business over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.