US Bridges

Rte. 29 Nbl Bypass over NS Railway

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 58-1.60 Eftpke · Structure no. 000000000026421

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,806
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 29 Nbl Bypass over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 29 Nbl Bypass over NS Railway in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesRte. 29 Nbl Bypass
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.80 Rt 58-1.60 Eftpke
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.59501, -79.35681
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 Nbl Bypass over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 29 Nbl 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 Nbl Bypass over NS Railway carry?

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

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

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 29 Nbl Bypass over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.