US Bridges

Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.40FR748/00.70TO733 · Structure no. 000000000011352

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,931
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,154 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSnickersville Rd.
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.40FR748/00.70TO733
RouteCounty Highway 734
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01373, -77.70002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,931 (2022)
Projected traffic2,154 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snickersville Rd. over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,931 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Snickersville Rd. over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.