Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business
PoorLynchburg city, Virginia · .29 Rt 29BP/1.43 Rt 460BP · Structure no. 000000000020547
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,179
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,179 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,925 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business carry?
About 15,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Candlers Mtn RD over Route 29 Business?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.