US Bridges

James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR650/00.10TO650 · Structure no. 000000000011079

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,240 by 2045. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Monroe Hwy.
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.20FR650/00.10TO650
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.02664, -77.62131
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
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic16,240 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Monroe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns James Monroe Hwy. over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.