US Bridges

Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.25FR PAC/00.08TO636 · Structure no. 000000000028451

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek 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 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 25,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,158 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling Blvd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.25FR PAC/00.08TO636
RouteCounty Highway 846
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98946, -77.42982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,254 (2022)
Projected traffic28,158 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 25,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sterling Blvd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.