US Bridges

Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.0 Campbell / 0.0 Pittsy · Structure no. 000000000030097

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,410 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,327 by 2042. The structure is 1,410 ft (429.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 29 Business
CrossesStaunton River / NS Rwy
Location0.0 Campbell / 0.0 Pittsy
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10429, -79.29548
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,410 ft (429.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,674 (2022)
Projected traffic6,327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy carry?

About 5,674 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy?

The structure is 1,410 ft (429.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Business over Staunton River / NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.