US Bridges

Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.40-RT29N/0.40-RT29N by · Structure no. 000000000026277

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,641 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D / Loop C
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.40-RT29N/0.40-RT29N by
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33839, -79.18915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,513 (2022)
Projected traffic23,641 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway carry?

About 18,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D / Loop C over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.