US Bridges

Braddock Road over Elk Lick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.30FR609/00.60TO621 · Structure no. 000000000027255

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Elk Lick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Braddock 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 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 12,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,557 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location01.30FR609/00.60TO621
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates38.89169, -77.50628
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,710 (2022)
Projected traffic18,557 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Elk Lick Run built?

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

What condition is Braddock Road over Elk Lick Run 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 June 2024.

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

About 12,710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Braddock Road over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Braddock Road over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.