US Bridges

Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.34FR Rcd 0.10TO Carrin · Structure no. 000000000028167

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMandolin Street
CrossesTrib of Elklick Run
Location00.34FR Rcd 0.10TO Carrin
RouteCounty Highway 2681
Coordinates38.91541, -77.53131
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2014)
Projected traffic715 by 2042
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Mandolin Street over Trib of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.