US Bridges

Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt. 58 - 1.60 Tpke · Structure no. 000000000024574

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway 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 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 8,806 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,858 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesRte. 29 SB Bypass
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.80 Rt. 58 - 1.60 Tpke
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.59492, -79.35707
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,806 (2022)
Projected traffic12,858 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Rte. 29 SB Bypass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway carry?

About 8,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 29 SB Bypass over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.