US Bridges

Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.60FR743 / 00.05TO790 · Structure no. 000000000011203

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker Lane
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location01.60FR743 / 00.05TO790
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.0216, -77.80624
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$175.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker Lane over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Lane over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.