River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass
FairDanville city, Virginia · 0.01 FR 11/0.40 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000023651
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Park Drive 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns River Park Drive over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.