US Bridges

Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.01FR.653W/00.05TO653E · Structure no. 000000000011210

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,291
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7,291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,207 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSycolin Road
CrossesSycolin Creek
Location00.01FR.653W/00.05TO653E
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.06056, -77.55242
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,291 (2020)
Projected traffic10,207 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$285 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycolin Road over Sycolin 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 Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek carry?

About 7,291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sycolin Road over Sycolin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.