US Bridges

Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.04FRCAST/00.05TOPINE · Structure no. 000000000029596

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAvonlea Drive
CrossesTrib. of Elklick Run
Location00.04FRCAST/00.05TOPINE
RouteCounty Highway 3284
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92557, -77.53243
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avonlea Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Avonlea Drive over Trib. of Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.