US Bridges

Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.15FR1009/00.10 to End · Structure no. 000000000022593

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location00.15FR1009/00.10 to End
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.10501, -77.56113
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.