US Bridges

Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.30FR1570/00.06TO1593 · Structure no. 000000000011392

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River is a steel culvert carrying Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 13,907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,304 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAlgonkian Parkway
CrossesTrib.Of Potomac River
Location00.30FR1570/00.06TO1593
RouteCounty Highway 1582
Coordinates39.05387, -77.41669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,907 (2022)
Projected traffic20,304 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River carry?

About 13,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Algonkian Parkway over Trib.Of Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.