US Bridges

Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.11FR606/0.15TODABNER DR · Structure no. 000000000027788

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDonegal Drive
CrossesBranch of Elklick Run
Location0.11FR606/0.15TODABNER DR
RouteCounty Highway 1248
Coordinates38.90714, -77.52345
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2014)
Projected traffic561 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donegal Drive over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.