US Bridges

Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck.

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.3FR719/00.3TO734 · Structure no. 000000000011337

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. is a wood or timber slab carrying Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 76 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxson Road
CrossesNorth Fork Beaverdam Ck.
Location01.3FR719/00.3TO734
RouteCounty Highway 725
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09578, -77.79774
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2014)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Paxson Road over North Fork Beaverdam Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.