US Bridges

Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck.

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.46 FR Bfpwy 0.70 to 7 · Structure no. 000000000030038

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,157 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSycolin Rd.
CrossesTrib. of Tuscarora Ck.
Location0.46 FR Bfpwy 0.70 to 7
RouteCity Street 643
Coordinates39.09902, -77.5522
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,112 (2020)
Projected traffic7,157 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck. carry?

About 5,112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sycolin Rd. over Trib. of Tuscarora Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.