US Bridges

Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 4.60-NCL DAN/.15 RT29 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000024656

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,353 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,479 by 2042. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 29 Nbl Bus.
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location4.60-NCL DAN/.15 RT29 Nbl
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.70093, -79.36787
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,353 (2022)
Projected traffic5,479 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 29 Nbl Bus. 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 Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 5,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Nbl Bus. over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.