US Bridges

Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck.

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR.9/00.00TO718 · Structure no. 000000000011378

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGaver Mill Road
CrossesNorth Fork Catoctin Ck.
Location00.20FR.9/00.00TO718
RouteCounty Highway 812
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.19559, -77.72415
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2010)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck. carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Gaver Mill Road over North Fork Catoctin Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.