US Bridges

Gloucester Pkwy over Beaverdam Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.15FR2276/00.73TO0607 · Structure no. 000000000028971

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gloucester Pkwy over Beaverdam Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gloucester Pkwy 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 6,428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,386 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGloucester Pkwy
CrossesBeaverdam Run
Location00.15FR2276/00.73TO0607
RouteCounty Highway 2150
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.03261, -77.45875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,428 (2022)
Projected traffic9,386 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gloucester Pkwy over Beaverdam Run built?

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

What condition is Gloucester Pkwy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gloucester Pkwy over Beaverdam Run carry?

About 6,428 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gloucester Pkwy over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gloucester Pkwy over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.