US Bridges

Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.50FRONER/00.75TORIDING · Structure no. 000000000028341

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,557 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBraddock Rd.
CrossesTributary of Elklick Run
Location00.50FRONER/00.75TORIDING
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates38.90495, -77.5342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,710 (2022)
Projected traffic18,557 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Rd. over Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run carry?

About 12,710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Braddock Rd. over Tributary of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.