US Bridges

Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.47FR1937 00.40TO2150 · Structure no. 000000000030982

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,753 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Ridge RD
CrossesW&od Trail
Location00.47FR1937 00.40TO2150
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.06378, -77.51108
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2022)
Projected traffic11,753 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Ridge RD over W&od Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.