US Bridges

Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 1060/0.20 to 28 · Structure no. 000000000011037

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 71,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,822 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarry Byrd Highway
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.20 FR 1060/0.20 to 28
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04692, -77.43279
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,111 (2022)
Projected traffic103,822 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Byrd Highway over Broad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run carry?

About 71,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Byrd Highway over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.