US Bridges

Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd.

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR PAC/00.15TO 636 · Structure no. 000000000028416

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. 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 25,254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,158 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Blvd.
CrossesRTE.28 Sully Rd.
Location00.20FR PAC/00.15TO 636
RouteCounty Highway 846
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98922, -77.43189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,254 (2022)
Projected traffic28,158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. built?

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

What condition is Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. carry?

About 25,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd.?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling Blvd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.