US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.35FR.50/00.05TO873 · Structure no. 000000000011154

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 7,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,780 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesSand Branch
Location00.35FR.50/00.05TO873
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91653, -77.47202
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2019)
Projected traffic11,780 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Sand Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.