US Bridges

Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.00FR0000/00.62TO0621 · Structure no. 000000000029597

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFounders Dr.
CrossesNorth Fork Broad Run
Location00.00FR0000/00.62TO0621
RouteCounty Highway 2315
Coordinates38.96383, -77.55962
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad Run?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Founders Dr. over North Fork Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.