Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.00CAMPBE CO0.00PITTSY C · Structure no. 000000000013466
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 545 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,992
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,992 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,670 by 2042. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail carry?
About 7,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail?
The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sbl Route 29 over Roanoke River & NS Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.