US Bridges

James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.02FR704/01.90TO651 · Structure no. 000000000011095

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,218 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,585 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Monroe HWY
CrossesSycolin Creek
Location00.02FR704/01.90TO651
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07644, -77.60663
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,218 (2022)
Projected traffic15,585 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Monroe HWY over Sycolin 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 2024.

How much traffic does James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek carry?

About 14,218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns James Monroe HWY over Sycolin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.