US Bridges

Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch

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Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.25FR773/00.50TOFORT · Structure no. 000000000029599

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,608
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,488 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 259 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield Pkwy
CrossesTrib. of Cattail Branch
Location00.25FR773/00.50TOFORT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.11039, -77.51686
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width259 ft (79 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,608 (2022)
Projected traffic15,488 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch built?

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

What condition is Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch carry?

About 10,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 259 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefield Pkwy over Trib. of Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.