US Bridges

Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.20FR728/01.50TO727 · Structure no. 000000000011333

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,220 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork Goose Creek
Location01.20FR728/01.50TO727
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07687, -77.69714
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2014)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln 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 Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Rd. over North Fork Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.