US Bridges

Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 2.83 to CAMPCO-1.00 to 29 · Structure no. 000000000013451

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,117 by 2045. The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 29 Business
CrossesRTE.29 Bypass
Location2.83 to CAMPCO-1.00 to 29
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07968, -79.33527
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length367 ft (112 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,692 (2022)
Projected traffic4,117 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Business 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass carry?

About 3,692 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass?

The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Business over RTE.29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.