US Bridges

Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.15FR607/00.93TO1794 · Structure no. 000000000026508

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,481
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 61,481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,762 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaxpool Road
CrossesRte. 28 - Sully Road
Location01.15FR607/00.93TO1794
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.00476, -77.43546
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,481 (2022)
Projected traffic89,762 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road carry?

About 61,481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Waxpool Road over Rte. 28 - Sully Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.