US Bridges

Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · 0 Univpkwy - 0 Libmtndr · Structure no. 000000000030706

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 625 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRegents Parkway
CrossesRoute 29/460 Bypass
Location0 Univpkwy - 0 Libmtndr
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates37.34384, -79.18352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic625 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 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 2023.

How much traffic does Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Regents Parkway over Route 29/460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.