US Bridges

US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.00-1157/0.2-NC Sl · Structure no. 000000000013511

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,804 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,855 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 29 Bypass Sbl
CrossesRoute 1353
Location0.00-1157/0.2-NC Sl
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.54347, -79.45823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,804 (2022)
Projected traffic12,855 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353 carry?

About 8,804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Bypass Sbl over Route 1353?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.