Route 29 Bus. over James Street
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 2.02-NCL LYNCH/2.05-RT128 · Structure no. 000000000020526
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,337
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 Bus. over James Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 29 Bus. over James Street in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 37,337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,588 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 Bus. over James Street built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 29 Bus. over James Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Route 29 Bus. over James Street carry?
About 37,337 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 29 Bus. over James Street?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 Bus. over James Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.