Rt 29 SBL Bypass
Carrying Rt 29 SBL Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy.
.00-Camp. CL/.00-Amh CL, Campbell, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Rt 29 SBL Bypass
The Rt 29 SBL Bypass bridge in Campbell, Virginia carries Rt 29 SBL Bypass over James River & CSX Rwy.. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 700.7 meters (2299 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,256 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Rt 29 SBL Bypass compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 15
- Structure Length
- 700.7 m (2299 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,256 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000025698
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Rt 29 SBL Bypass is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Rt 29 SBL Bypass against other structures in Campbell and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Rt 29 SBL Bypass?
Rt 29 SBL Bypass in Campbell, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Rt 29 SBL Bypass inspected?
Rt 29 SBL Bypass's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,256 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Rt 29 SBL Bypass is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Rt 29 SBL Bypass?
Rt 29 SBL Bypass has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Rt 29 SBL Bypass?
Rt 29 SBL Bypass is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Rt 29 SBL Bypass and does age affect safety?
Rt 29 SBL Bypass was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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