Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass
FairCampbell County, Virginia · 0.02-ALTA CL/7.67-BED Cl · Structure no. 000000000004168
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,561
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,609 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 3,561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 43 over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.