US Bridges

Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.91 to 501/1.67 to Camcl · Structure no. 000000000027825

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,103 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Rt. 29
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.91 to 501/1.67 to Camcl
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38247, -79.11486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,399 (2022)
Projected traffic18,103 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad carry?

About 12,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Rt. 29 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.