US Bridges

Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.34FR668/00.10TO665 · Structure no. 000000000011231

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTaylorstown Road
CrossesCatoctin Creek
Location00.34FR668/00.10TO665
RouteCounty Highway 663
Coordinates39.25489, -77.57625
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2022)
Projected traffic1,340 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$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylorstown Road over Catoctin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylorstown Road over Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.