US Bridges

Aldie Dam Road over Little River

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR50/01.70TODEAD End · Structure no. 000000000011205

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldie Dam Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aldie Dam Road over Little River in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAldie Dam Road
CrossesLittle River
Location00.10FR50/01.70TODEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97684, -77.65131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2014)
Projected traffic111 by 2042
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$156 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldie Dam Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldie Dam Road over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Aldie Dam Road over Little River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Aldie Dam Road over Little River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Aldie Dam Road over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.