US Bridges

Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.02FRLC.PKWY.& 0.20TO621 · Structure no. 000000000027704

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,539
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,539 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,211 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTall Cedars Pkwy.
CrossesTrib. of Elklick Run
Location0.02FRLC.PKWY.& 0.20TO621
RouteCounty Highway 2200
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91739, -77.51747
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,539 (2022)
Projected traffic16,211 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run carry?

About 14,539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns Tall Cedars Pkwy. over Trib. of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.