US Bridges

Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · 0.07-RT.1159/0.10-RT.1120 · Structure no. 000000000013816

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHolland Road
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location0.07-RT.1159/0.10-RT.1120
RouteCity Street 1123
Coordinates36.54612, -79.43221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2022)
Projected traffic659 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Road 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 Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Road over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.