US Bridges

Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.80 from 15 Bypass · Structure no. 000000000028507

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,608
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,488 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield Pkwy.
CrossesCattail Branch
Location00.80 from 15 Bypass
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12096, -77.53342
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,608 (2022)
Projected traffic15,488 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch carry?

About 10,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefield Pkwy. over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.