South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass
FairDanville city, Virginia · 1.71-RT29 BUS/1.09-RT729 · Structure no. 000000000023430
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,972
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,972 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,617 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Boston Road over Route 29&58 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass carry?
About 7,972 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns South Boston Road over Route 29&58 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.