US Bridges

Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 001929&29ALT 0011WCL Lync · Structure no. 000000000020564

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,572 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Lynchburg Expr
CrossesUS 29 Bus Sbl
Location001929&29ALT 0011WCL Lync
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36339, -79.18498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic53,572 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$203.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Lynchburg Expr over US 29 Bus Sbl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.