US Bridges

Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.F907 / 0.01-LU · Structure no. 000000000020486

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Univ. Dr.
CrossesRoute 29 & 460
Location0.01-RT.F907 / 0.01-LU
RouteCity Street 0F906
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35218, -79.17392
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2016)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$214.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460 built?

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

What condition is Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460 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 Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Univ. Dr. over Route 29 & 460?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.