US Bridges

WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 04.90FR7-15/00.66TO659 · Structure no. 000000000024443

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
663 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,193
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, 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 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 14,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,750 by 2045. The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB Dulles Greenway
CrossesGoose Creek
Location04.90FR7-15/00.66TO659
RouteState Highway 267
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04466, -77.53194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length663 ft (202.1 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,193 (2022)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is WB Dulles Greenway over Goose 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek carry?

About 14,193 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek?

The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns WB Dulles Greenway over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.