US Bridges

Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.38FR782/01.68TO878 · Structure no. 000000000011273

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek 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 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 5,247 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,975 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSilcott Springs RD
CrossesNorth Fork Goose Creek
Location00.38FR782/01.68TO878
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10921, -77.73705
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,247 (2022)
Projected traffic6,975 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Silcott Springs RD over North Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 5,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Silcott Springs RD over North Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.