US Bridges

Old Richmond Road over Rt 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.18-RT 732 / 2.39-RT 723 · Structure no. 000000000024394

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Richmond Road over Rt 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Richmond Road over Rt 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 4,243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,195 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Richmond Road
CrossesRt 29 Bypass
Location0.18-RT 732 / 2.39-RT 723
RouteState Highway 360
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61111, -79.36106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span164 ft (50.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,243 (2022)
Projected traffic6,195 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Richmond Road over Rt 29 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Old Richmond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Richmond Road over Rt 29 Bypass carry?

About 4,243 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Richmond Road over Rt 29 Bypass?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Old Richmond Road over Rt 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.