US Bridges

Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .2 16th St. · Structure no. 000000000030716

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,897
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,897 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,380 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesKemper Street
Crosses29 Business Expressway
Location.2 16th St.
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.39928, -79.15053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,897 (2022)
Projected traffic14,380 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway carry?

About 12,897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Kemper Street over 29 Business Expressway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.