US Bridges

Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.60FR643/00.35TO 7 · Structure no. 000000000027970

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,308
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,130 by 2042. The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBattlefld Pkwy. WB
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location00.60FR643/00.35TO 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09362, -77.54148
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,243 ft (378.9 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,308 (2022)
Projected traffic12,130 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlefld Pkwy. WB over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 8,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 1,243 ft (378.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefld Pkwy. WB over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.