Route 29 Sbl over Otter River
FairCampbell County, Virginia · 8.89-RT 24/.28-RT 29 Bus · Structure no. 000000000004158
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 536 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,531
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Sbl over Otter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Sbl over Otter River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 9,531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,917 by 2045. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 Sbl over Otter River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 29 Sbl over Otter River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 29 Sbl over Otter River carry?
About 9,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Sbl over Otter River?
The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Sbl over Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.