US Bridges

Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.30FR744/01.20TO696 · Structure no. 000000000011194

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFoxcroft Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.30FR744/01.20TO696
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99261, -77.75136
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2014)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$460 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Foxcroft 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 Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Foxcroft Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.