US Bridges

Lovers Lane over South Anna River

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .03 from 33&.57 to Alb CO · Structure no. 000000000013016

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over South Anna River is a steel culvert carrying Lovers Lane over South Anna River in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location.03 from 33&.57 to Alb CO
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14317, -78.21325
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2017)
Projected traffic451 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 Lovers Lane over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over South 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over South Anna River carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lovers Lane over South Anna River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lovers Lane over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.