US Bridges

Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.50FR15 / 00.85TO1001 · Structure no. 000000000029030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,908
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,908 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGleedsville Rd.
CrossesSycolin Creek
Location01.50FR15 / 00.85TO1001
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates39.06717, -77.59597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,908 (2014)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek carry?

About 1,908 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gleedsville Rd. over Sycolin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.