US Bridges

Goodyear Blvd. over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · 0.54-RT.736/0.18-RT.1162 · Structure no. 000000000013677

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodyear Blvd. over Route 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodyear Blvd. 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 3,686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGoodyear Blvd.
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location0.54-RT.736/0.18-RT.1162
RouteCity Street 737
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56673, -79.37755
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,686 (2022)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Goodyear Blvd. over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodyear Blvd. 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 Goodyear Blvd. over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 3,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goodyear Blvd. over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Goodyear Blvd. over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.