US Bridges

Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 1.69 FR Dend & .35 T0 669 · Structure no. 000000000013833

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
393
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 393 vehicles a day, projected to reach 926 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaumont Road
CrossesGrigg Lake
Location1.69 FR Dend & .35 T0 669
RouteInterstate 313
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66507, -77.90012
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (1986)
Projected traffic926 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$339 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Beaumont Road over Grigg Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.