US Bridges

Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.43 FR 0000/0.10 to 0000 · Structure no. 000000000026518

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlanting Field DR
CrossesTrib. Elklick Run
Location0.43 FR 0000/0.10 to 0000
RouteCounty Highway 1266
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90656, -77.50641
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2014)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Planting Field DR over Trib. Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.