US Bridges

Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.90FR234 0.85TOCEDAR R · Structure no. 000000000029944

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel is a steel culvert carrying Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel 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 12,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,402 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGum Springs Road
CrossesQuarry Tunnel
Location0.90FR234 0.85TOCEDAR R
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85696, -77.54752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,604 (2022)
Projected traffic18,402 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel built?

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

What condition is Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel carry?

About 12,604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Gum Springs Road over Quarry Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.