US Bridges

Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.18-RT 29 / 0.28-RT 717 · Structure no. 000000000024276

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMalmaison Road
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location0.18-RT 29 / 0.28-RT 717
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69859, -79.3634
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2022)
Projected traffic2,507 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malmaison 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 Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Malmaison Road over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.