US Bridges

Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.80FR621/00.60TO643 · Structure no. 000000000024435

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 30 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 2,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,387 by 2045. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShreve Mill Road
CrossesDulles Greenway
Location00.80FR621/00.60TO643
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.06033, -77.56263
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2022)
Projected traffic3,387 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Shreve Mill Road over Dulles Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.