US Bridges

Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR621/01.09TO774 · Structure no. 000000000011221

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,881 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Ridge Road
CrossesNorth Fork Broad Run
Location00.20FR621/01.09TO774
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9592, -77.53754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,562 (2022)
Projected traffic16,881 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run carry?

About 11,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belmont Ridge Road over North Fork Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.