US Bridges

Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.20FR50/00.90TO620 · Structure no. 000000000027212

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,422
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run is a concrete slab carrying Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,185 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElklick Road
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location01.20FR50/00.90TO620
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90936, -77.51492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,422 (2014)
Projected traffic3,185 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elklick Road over Elk Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run carry?

About 2,422 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Elklick Road over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.