US Bridges

Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.20 to 1420- 1.50 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000013633

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesRt 29 Bypass
Location0.20 to 1420- 1.50 to 703
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8109, -79.38805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$146 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Rt 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.