US Bridges

Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch

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Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.20FRMAGN 0.20TOVICT · Structure no. 000000000027292

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlossum Drive
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.20FRMAGN 0.20TOVICT
RouteCounty Highway 3254
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01077, -77.42207
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2002)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Blossum Drive over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.