US Bridges

Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.90FR50/00.65TO743 · Structure no. 000000000011163

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSaint Louis Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.90FR50/00.65TO743
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98656, -77.79548
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,423 (2022)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Saint Louis Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Louis Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.