US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.40 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460 · Structure no. 000000000025742

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, projected to reach 995 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesEnnis Pond
Location0.40 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 460
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80738, -76.71646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2017)
Projected traffic995 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lovers Lane over Ennis Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.