Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy.
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · .00-CAMP. CL/.00-AMH Cl · Structure no. 000000000025698
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,299 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,256
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy. in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2042. The structure is 2,299 ft (700.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy. built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy. carry?
About 9,256 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy.?
The structure is 2,299 ft (700.7 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 29 Sbl Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.