South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass
FairDanville city, Virginia · 0.41 Nc Line/ 0.20 RT1121 · Structure no. 000000000013505
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,317
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 10,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,474 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 95 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Main Street 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 10,317 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.