US Bridges

Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp

GoodPosted for load

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.80 FR 625 & 0.20 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000014092

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 381 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLebanon Road
CrossesPond Swamp
Location1.80 FR 625 & 0.20 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates37.1721, -77.13191
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2014)
Projected traffic381 by 2045
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lebanon Road over Pond Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.