US Bridges

Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek

GoodPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.09FR731N/00.01TO731S · Structure no. 000000000011350

Built
1820
205 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1820 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 205 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,567 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSnickersville Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location00.09FR731N/00.01TO731S
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.03747, -77.72278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2022)
Projected traffic2,567 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1820, making it 205 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Snickersville Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.