Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway
FairLynchburg city, Virginia · .32-RT 29/ 79-RT 460 Bypa · Structure no. 000000000020552
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway 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 2024.
How much traffic does Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway?
The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Candlers Mt RD Ebl over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.