US Bridges

Catoctin Circle over Town Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.60FR7/00.30TO15 · Structure no. 000000000023745

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,441
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catoctin Circle over Town Branch is a steel culvert carrying Catoctin Circle over Town Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 17,441 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,447 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCatoctin Circle
CrossesTown Branch
Location00.60FR7/00.30TO15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.10674, -77.56321
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,441 (2022)
Projected traffic19,447 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Catoctin Circle over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catoctin Circle over Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does Catoctin Circle over Town Branch carry?

About 17,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catoctin Circle over Town Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Catoctin Circle over Town Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.