US Bridges

Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck.

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.45FR674/00.90TO287 · Structure no. 000000000011254

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,932
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIrish Corner Road
CrossesBranch of Dutchmans Ck.
Location00.45FR674/00.90TO287
RouteCounty Highway 673
Coordinates39.28237, -77.64973
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2022)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck. carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Corner Road over Branch of Dutchmans Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.