US Bridges

Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.71-RT.683/1.00-LYNCH Cl · Structure no. 000000000004151

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,422 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,518 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 29
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.71-RT.683/1.00-LYNCH Cl
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32877, -79.19107
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,422 (2022)
Projected traffic22,518 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway carry?

About 15,422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 29 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.