US Bridges

Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.94-RT 29A / 0.33-RT.460 · Structure no. 000000000020550

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD is a concrete slab carrying Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,186 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 128 Ebl
CrossesRt 670 Candlers Mtn RD
Location0.94-RT 29A / 0.33-RT.460
RouteU.S. Route 128
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36341, -79.16932
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,236 (2022)
Projected traffic6,186 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD carry?

About 4,236 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 128 Ebl over Rt 670 Candlers Mtn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.