US Bridges

Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.54-RT.334/0.50-RT.163 · Structure no. 000000000026709

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,334
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,832 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town Connector
CrossesRoute 29 Business
Location0.54-RT.334/0.50-RT.163
RouteState Highway 210
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42202, -79.12254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,334 (2022)
Projected traffic4,832 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business carry?

About 4,334 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town Connector over Route 29 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.