US Bridges

Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.32-RT 29 BS/0.29-29 Bp · Structure no. 000000000020549

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 67 years old, older 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 17,291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,245 by 2045. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCandlers Mtn. RD W
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.32-RT 29 BS/0.29-29 Bp
RouteU.S. Route 128
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.366, -79.17261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,291 (2022)
Projected traffic25,245 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad carry?

About 17,291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Candlers Mtn. RD W over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.