US Bridges

Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.10FRMEADE/0.15TOCEDARGR · Structure no. 000000000027361

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDeer Meadow Path
CrossesTrib.Of Tuscarora Creek
Location0.10FRMEADE/0.15TOCEDARGR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09006, -77.5871
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2000)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek built?

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

What condition is Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Meadow Path over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.