US Bridges

Belmont Rd. over Lake Anna

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE612-0.7M RTE652 · Structure no. 000000000018040

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Rd. over Lake Anna is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont 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 6 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 1,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,076 by 2045. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Rd.
CrossesLake Anna
Location1.1M RTE612-0.7M RTE652
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.13497, -77.86549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2020)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Rd. over Lake Anna built?

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

What condition is Belmont 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 Belmont Rd. over Lake Anna carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Belmont Rd. over Lake Anna?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Rd. over Lake Anna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.