US Bridges

Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run

Fair

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0012ALLEGHANY0023ORCHARD · Structure no. 000000000020069

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,954
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run is a concrete slab carrying Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 9,954 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,099 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 60 (29th St)
CrossesChalk-Mine-Run
Location0012ALLEGHANY0023ORCHARD
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74168, -79.35959
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,954 (2022)
Projected traffic11,099 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run carry?

About 9,954 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Route 60 (29th St) over Chalk-Mine-Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.