US Bridges

Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck.

FairPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.40FR725/00.60TO719 · Structure no. 000000000011351

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnickersville Tnpk
CrossesNorth Fork Beaverdam Ck.
Location00.40FR725/00.60TO719
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09009, -77.79599
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2022)
Projected traffic2,001 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snickersville Tnpk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck. carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Snickersville Tnpk over North Fork Beaverdam Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.