US Bridges

Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.02 Chat CL/0.0 29 Byps · Structure no. 000000000013446

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 2,838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,164 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 29 Bus
CrossesRTE 29 Bypass
Location1.02 Chat CL/0.0 29 Byps
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.84887, -79.39404
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2022)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Route 29 Bus over RTE 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Bus over RTE 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.