US Bridges

Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 2.94-RT 29 B/0.54-RT 43 · Structure no. 000000000004154

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626 in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2045. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 29 Bypass Sbl
CrossesNS Railway & Route 626
Location2.94-RT 29 B/0.54-RT 43
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates37.13196, -79.29896
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2022)
Projected traffic11,448 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626 carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29 Bypass Sbl over NS Railway & Route 626?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.