US Bridges

Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.37-RT.29BUS/0.10-RT.801 · Structure no. 000000000013442

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,518 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 29
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.37-RT.29BUS/0.10-RT.801
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86648, -79.40439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,203 (2022)
Projected traffic10,518 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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad carry?

About 7,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 29 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.