US Bridges

Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.11-RT 737 / 1.46-RT 58 · Structure no. 000000000013519

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad 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 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 11,118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,234 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 29 Sbl Bypas
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.11-RT 737 / 1.46-RT 58
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.56826, -79.37604
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,118 (2022)
Projected traffic16,234 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad 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 NS Railroad carry?

About 11,118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Sbl Bypas over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.