Wards Road(rt. 29) over Route 29 Expressway

Fair Condition62 years old14,948 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLynchburg
Location0.30-rt.128/0.01-rt.29
CarriesWards Road(rt. 29)
CrossesRoute 29 Expressway
Coordinates37.36523, -79.18223

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length315.9 ft (96.3 m)
Max Span67.6 ft (20.6 m)
Deck Width66.6 ft (20.3 m)
Deck Area1954.9 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,948 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000020536

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