US Bridges

Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20FR0641/00.20TOFULLER · Structure no. 000000000028471

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,166 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShellhorn Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Run
Location00.20FR0641/00.20TOFULLER
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01994, -77.49783
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,278 (2022)
Projected traffic9,166 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run carry?

About 6,278 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Shellhorn Rd. over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.