US Bridges

RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.05 to 803-1.37 to 29BUS · Structure no. 000000000029522

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,518 by 2045. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE 29 Sbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.05 to 803-1.37 to 29BUS
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates36.86629, -79.40447
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 20 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,203 (2022)
Projected traffic10,518 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 Sbl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway carry?

About 7,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 Sbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.