US Bridges

Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .00 Amherst / .00 Lynch. · Structure no. 000000000001341

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,539 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 71 years old, older 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 24,518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,338 by 2045. The structure is 1,539 ft (469.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 29 Business
CrossesJames R;ns;csx & C Tpk
Location.00 Amherst / .00 Lynch.
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40904, -79.13553
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,539 ft (469.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,518 (2022)
Projected traffic27,338 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$162.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk carry?

About 24,518 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk?

The structure is 1,539 ft (469.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Route 29 Business over James R;ns;csx & C Tpk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.