Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 0.85-29N/0.70-460E · Structure no. 000000000026522
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 358
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass carry?
About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Route 29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.