US Bridges

Rt 29 Nbl Bypass over Route 1353

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.36-29N BUS/0.32-RT.786 · Structure no. 000000000013513

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 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

Rt 29 Nbl Bypass over Route 1353 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 Nbl Bypass over Route 1353 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 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 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 29 Nbl Bypass
CrossesRoute 1353
Location0.36-29N BUS/0.32-RT.786
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.54321, -79.4583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,804 (2022)
Projected traffic12,855 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 29 Nbl Bypass over Route 1353 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt 29 Nbl Bypass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 29 Nbl Bypass over Route 1353 carry?

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

How long is Rt 29 Nbl Bypass 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29 Nbl Bypass over Route 1353?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.