US Bridges

Grace Street over Route 29 Business

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.02-ANN/0.08-LOCUST St. · Structure no. 000000000020507

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,295
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grace Street over Route 29 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grace Street over Route 29 Business in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 2,295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,189 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrace Street
CrossesRoute 29 Business
Location0.02-ANN/0.08-LOCUST St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40314, -79.14114
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2022)
Projected traffic3,189 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grace Street over Route 29 Business built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Grace Street over Route 29 Business 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grace Street over Route 29 Business carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grace Street over Route 29 Business?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Grace Street over Route 29 Business?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.