US Bridges

Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE762-0.6M RTE763 · Structure no. 000000000018038

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, 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 383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2045. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDays Bridge Rd.
CrossesLake Anna
Location0.4M RTE762-0.6M RTE763
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14855, -77.89304
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2020)
Projected traffic431 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna built?

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

What condition is Days Bridge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Days Bridge Rd. over Lake Anna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.