US Bridges

Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.22-RT 737 / 1.21-RT 58 · Structure no. 000000000023483

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 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

Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River 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 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 (293.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 29 Nbl
CrossesDan River
Location0.22-RT 737 / 1.21-RT 58
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56892, -79.37441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length963 ft (293.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,118 (2022)
Projected traffic16,234 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River built?

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

What condition is Rt 29 Nbl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River carry?

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

How long is Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River?

The structure is 963 ft (293.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 29 Nbl over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.