US Bridges

Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · Spotsy / Louisa CO Line · Structure no. 000000000011452

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,801
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,492 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesZachary Taylor HWY
CrossesLake Anna
LocationSpotsy / Louisa CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.11553, -77.91429
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,801 (2022)
Projected traffic5,492 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna carry?

About 4,801 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Lake Anna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.