US Bridges

Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek

FairPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.90FR711/00.10TO9 · Structure no. 000000000011294

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,012 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHamilton Sta. Road
CrossesBr S Fork Catoctin Creek
Location00.90FR711/00.10TO9
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.15904, -77.63887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2022)
Projected traffic4,012 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Sta. Road over Br S Fork Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.