US Bridges

Route 29 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.11-RT.737/1.46-RT.58 · Structure no. 000000000023480

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
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 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 Nbl Bypas
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.11-RT.737/1.46-RT.58
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.56803, -79.37591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
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 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 29 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Route 29 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway?

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 Nbl Bypas over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.