Route 29 Nbl over Banister River
GoodPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.70-RT.703 /1.35-RT.718 · Structure no. 000000000013441
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 363 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,514
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Nbl over Banister River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Nbl over Banister River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 77 years old, older 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 10,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,350 by 2045. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Route 29 Nbl over Banister River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Route 29 Nbl over Banister River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 29 Nbl over Banister River carry?
About 10,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Nbl over Banister River?
The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Nbl over Banister River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.