US Bridges

Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · I-95 to Exit 130 (va Rout · Structure no. 4370002P0000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnace Road
CrossesLewis (scotts) Run
LocationI-95 to Exit 130 (va Rout
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28899, -77.64627
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$113,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Furnace Road over Lewis (scotts) Run?

It is owned by the National Park Service.