US Bridges

Sycolin Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.91FR.648/00.75TO659 · Structure no. 000000000011211

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
365 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycolin Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycolin Road over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, 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 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 11,403 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,648 by 2045. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSycolin Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.91FR.648/00.75TO659
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.03959, -77.53481
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,403 (2022)
Projected traffic16,648 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$271 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycolin Road over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Sycolin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sycolin Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 11,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sycolin Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sycolin Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.