US Bridges

Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · .06FR606/0.3TODABNER DR · Structure no. 000000000027789

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
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 2004, so it is 21 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, projected to reach 561 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDonegal Drive
CrossesBranch of Elklick Run
Location.06FR606/0.3TODABNER DR
RouteCounty Highway 1248
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90603, -77.52223
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 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
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2004, making it 21 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).

How long is Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Donegal Drive over Branch of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.