US Bridges

Gum Springs Road over Bull Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.30FR234/02.80TO613 · Structure no. 000000000014353

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Springs Road over Bull Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Gum Springs Road over Bull Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 13,468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,663 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesGum Springs Road
CrossesBull Run
Location00.30FR234/02.80TO613
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84912, -77.54597
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,468 (2022)
Projected traffic19,663 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$32 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Springs Road over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Springs Road over Bull Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gum Springs Road over Bull Run carry?

About 13,468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gum Springs Road over Bull Run?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Springs Road over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.