US Bridges

Cales Drive over North Anna River

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · Louisa/Orange CO Line · Structure no. 000000000011520

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cales Drive over North Anna River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cales Drive over North Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCales Drive
CrossesNorth Anna River
LocationLouisa/Orange CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates38.12214, -77.98472
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2017)
Projected traffic282 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cales Drive over North Anna River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cales Drive over North Anna River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cales Drive over North Anna River carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cales Drive over North Anna River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cales Drive over North Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.