US Bridges

Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run

GoodPosted for load

Lancaster County, Virginia · 7.7M KILMARNK-1.6M RTE201 · Structure no. 000000000010683

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,092
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run in Lancaster County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,793 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMary Ball Rd.
CrossesBellwood Run
Location7.7M KILMARNK-1.6M RTE201
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates37.76924, -76.49045
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,092 (2022)
Projected traffic6,793 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run carry?

About 6,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Ball Rd. over Bellwood Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.