US Bridges

Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.88-NCL DANV/0.75-RT 721 · Structure no. 000000000024125

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Arch Road
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location1.88-NCL DANV/0.75-RT 721
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66001, -79.36581
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic151 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Arch Road over Route 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Arch Road over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.