US Bridges

Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · Spotsy.-Louisa Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000017980

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
929 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 8,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,610 by 2040. The structure is 929 ft (283.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Rd.
CrossesLake Anna
LocationSpotsy.-Louisa Co.Line
RouteState Highway 208
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08491, -77.81558
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length929 ft (283.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,024 (2022)
Projected traffic9,610 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$365 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Courthouse Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna carry?

About 8,024 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna?

The structure is 929 ft (283.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Rd. over Lake Anna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.