US Bridges

John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · .34 FR 828 & .12 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000007176

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7,163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,987 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn S. Mosby Hwy.
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.34 FR 828 & .12 to 624
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9803, -77.82124
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,163 (2022)
Projected traffic7,987 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek carry?

About 7,163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns John S. Mosby Hwy. over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.