US Bridges

RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · .41 Rt 29/.26 Lynch Cl · Structure no. 000000000004178

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 21,252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,028 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRT29 NB & RT460 EB
CrossesNS Railway
Location.41 Rt 29/.26 Lynch Cl
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34021, -79.18878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,252 (2022)
Projected traffic31,028 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT29 NB & RT460 EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway carry?

About 21,252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RT29 NB & RT460 EB over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.