US Bridges

Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.02FR 28/00.02TO 846 · Structure no. 000000000028453

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp a from RTE.28 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a from RTE.28
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.02FR 28/00.02TO 846
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98912, -77.43059
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2006)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$110 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ramp a from RTE.28 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.