Franklin Tpk over Route 29
GoodPittsylvania County, Virginia · .30-CITY O DAN/.20-RT.360 · Structure no. 000000000026426
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Tpk over Route 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Tpk over Route 29 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Tpk over Route 29 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Tpk over Route 29 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Tpk over Route 29 carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Tpk over Route 29?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Tpk over Route 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.