US Bridges

Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.33FRCTB 00.60TO862 · Structure no. 000000000030577

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,600 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCochran Mill Road
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.33FRCTB 00.60TO862
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.08462, -77.51687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,126 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 4,126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cochran Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.