US Bridges

Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.12FR671/00.07TO750 · Structure no. 000000000011073

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin is a concrete slab carrying Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 92 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 12,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,545 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlestown Pike
CrossesTrib.Of N.Fork Catoctin
Location00.12FR671/00.07TO750
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.21794, -77.74416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,017 (2022)
Projected traffic17,545 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin carry?

About 12,017 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Charlestown Pike over Trib.Of N.Fork Catoctin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.