US Bridges

Turneysville Road over Piney Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.05FR000/00.03TO671 · Structure no. 000000000011381

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turneysville Road over Piney Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turneysville Road over Piney Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTurneysville Road
CrossesPiney Branch
Location00.05FR000/00.03TO671
RouteCounty Highway 833
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.31029, -77.71939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$68 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turneysville Road over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Turneysville Road over Piney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Turneysville Road over Piney Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turneysville Road over Piney Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Turneysville Road over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.