US Bridges

Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.05FR PROV/0.08TO Ponde · Structure no. 000000000028539

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run 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 1,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,178 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelcourt Castle DR
CrossesTrib. of Elklick Run
Location00.05FR PROV/0.08TO Ponde
RouteCounty Highway 2797
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92627, -77.53836
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2014)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$50 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run built?

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

What condition is Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Belcourt Castle DR over Trib. of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.