Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run
PoorClosed to trafficLoudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR821/00.10TO793 · Structure no. 000000000011375
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,687
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,948 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run carry?
About 1,687 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas Avenue over Sugarland Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.