US Bridges

Meade Dr. over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.05FR15/00.70TOWOODLEA · Structure no. 000000000027363

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Dr. over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meade Dr. 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeade Dr.
CrossesTrib.Of Tuscarora Creek
Location00.05FR15/00.70TOWOODLEA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09159, -77.58532
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meade Dr. over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek built?

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

What condition is Meade Dr. 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 Meade Dr. over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meade Dr. over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Dr. over Trib.Of Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.