Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River
FairPittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.22-RT.737 / 1.21-RT.58 · Structure no. 000000000013518
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 963 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,234 by 2042. The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River carry?
About 11,118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River?
The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Sbl Bypas over Dan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.