US Bridges

Main Street over Rt 29 Business

Good

Lynchburg city, Virginia · .05 Wal. ST .05 Pearl ST · Structure no. 000000000031074

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,916
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Rt 29 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Rt 29 Business in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,916 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,136 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesRt 29 Business
Location.05 Wal. ST .05 Pearl ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.4086, -79.13665
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2022)
Projected traffic2,136 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Main Street over Rt 29 Business built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Rt 29 Business 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Rt 29 Business carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main Street over Rt 29 Business?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Rt 29 Business?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.