US Bridges

Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.23-RT.29NBL/1.32-RT.57 · Structure no. 000000000013444

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,916
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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 2,916 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,569 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNbl Route 29 Bus.
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location0.23-RT.29NBL/1.32-RT.57
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.80668, -79.39227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,916 (2022)
Projected traffic3,569 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 2,916 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 29 Bus. over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.