US Bridges

Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.10FR7&15/00.75TO659 · Structure no. 000000000011039

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,579
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 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 60,579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,445 by 2045. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesburg Pike
CrossesGoose Creek
Location02.10FR7&15/00.75TO659
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.08639, -77.51174
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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,579 (2022)
Projected traffic88,445 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Leesburg Pike 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek carry?

About 60,579 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Leesburg Pike over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.