US Bridges

Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.39FRSHREV 0.10TOFRESH · Structure no. 000000000030232

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,881 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBelmont Ridge Road
CrossesCain Branch
Location00.39FRSHREV 0.10TOFRESH
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96826, -77.53315
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,562 (2022)
Projected traffic16,881 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Ridge Road over Cain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch carry?

About 11,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Belmont Ridge Road over Cain Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.