US Bridges

Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · .12-RT 29 NBL/.40-RT.670 · Structure no. 000000000020585

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,978 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRt 29 (ramp H)
CrossesRt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp
Location.12-RT 29 NBL/.40-RT.670
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36178, -79.16557
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic21,978 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29 (ramp H) over Rt 29 Sb; Rt 460 Wb; Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.