US Bridges

Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.71-RT 128/0.99-CAMPB Cl · Structure no. 000000000020593

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,129
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass 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 5 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 5,129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,181 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCampbell Ave Nbl
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location0.71-RT 128/0.99-CAMPB Cl
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates37.37815, -79.12977
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,129 (2020)
Projected traffic7,181 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 5,129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Ave Nbl over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.