US Bridges

Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.00FR659/00.75TO616 · Structure no. 000000000029020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull 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 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,737 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Rd.
CrossesTrib of Bull Run
Location01.00FR659/00.75TO616
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91792, -77.56134
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2022)
Projected traffic9,737 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull Run built?

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

What condition is Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull Run carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Braddock Rd. over Trib of Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.