US Bridges

Nations Drive over Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.07FR2200/0.08TOCROSSFIE · Structure no. 000000000027862

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nations Drive over Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nations Drive over 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 649 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNations Drive
CrossesElklick Run
Location0.07FR2200/0.08TOCROSSFIE
RouteCounty Highway 2657
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92032, -77.52287
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2014)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Nations Drive over Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nations Drive over 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 Nations Drive over Elklick Run carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Nations Drive over Elklick Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Nations Drive over Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.