US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.40 to 718-0.50 to 1434 · Structure no. 000000000013421
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,514
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,350 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River carry?
About 10,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US Rt 29 Sbl over Banister River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.