US Bridges

Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.50FR2150 / 0.1TOWESTERN · Structure no. 000000000029934

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,698
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run 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 2,698 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarblehead Drive
CrossesTrib. of Beaverdam Run
Location0.50FR2150 / 0.1TOWESTERN
RouteCounty Highway 2276
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.0413, -77.46026
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,698 (2014)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run built?

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

What condition is Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam 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 2024.

How much traffic does Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run carry?

About 2,698 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Marblehead Drive over Trib. of Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.