US Bridges

Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.80FR659/00.60TO641 · Structure no. 000000000024041

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 31 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 5 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 9,597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,012 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaxpool Road
CrossesDulles Greenway
Location01.80FR659/00.60TO641
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01624, -77.50618
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,597 (2022)
Projected traffic14,012 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway carry?

About 9,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Waxpool Road over Dulles Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.