US Bridges

Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR7/00.15TO1794 · Structure no. 000000000023394

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,708
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7,708 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp-Cascades Pkwy
CrossesLake Inlet
Location00.10FR7/00.15TO1794
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.03221, -77.40328
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic7,708 (2018)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet carry?

About 7,708 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ramp-Cascades Pkwy over Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.