US Bridges

Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass

Fair

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .06 Rt F906 / .69 Rt 128 · Structure no. 000000000020603

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,270 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCandlers Mtn. Rd.
Crosses29/460 Bypass
Location.06 Rt F906 / .69 Rt 128
RouteCity Street 670
CountyLynchburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35618, -79.16959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,211 (2022)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass carry?

About 9,211 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Candlers Mtn. Rd. over 29/460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.