US Bridges

Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE 612-0.2M Deadend · Structure no. 000000000030988

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River is a concrete slab carrying Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSawtooth Lane
CrossesTrib. of Ni River
Location0.2M RTE 612-0.2M Deadend
RouteCounty Highway 1500
Coordinates38.27666, -77.6281
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sawtooth Lane over Trib. of Ni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.