Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.60-RT.721/0.70-RT.719 · Structure no. 000000000013420
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 10,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,937 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway carry?
About 10,706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 29 Bus Nbl&sbl over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.