US Bridges

Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck.

FairPosted for load

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.40FR759 / 00.75TO779 · Structure no. 000000000011379

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Schoolhouse
CrossesBranch of Beaverdam Ck.
Location00.40FR759 / 00.75TO779
RouteCounty Highway 831
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.0865, -77.80966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of 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 Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Schoolhouse over Branch of Beaverdam Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.