US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0.71-RT.128/0.99-CAM Cl · Structure no. 000000000020595

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
4,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Route 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Avenue 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 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 4,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,750 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location0.71-RT.128/0.99-CAM Cl
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37805, -79.13
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,259 (2022)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Campbell Avenue over Route 29 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Campbell Avenue 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 Avenue over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 4,259 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Campbell Avenue 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.