FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DRY MILL ROAD

Carrying DRY MILL ROAD over WASH. OLD DOM. REG. TRL.

00.10FR9/02.00TO820, Loudoun, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DRY MILL ROAD

The DRY MILL ROAD bridge in Loudoun, Virginia carries DRY MILL ROAD over WASH. OLD DOM. REG. TRL.. It was built in 1892, making it 134 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,247 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DRY MILL ROAD compares

▼ 14.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Virginia bridges
442
Bridges in Loudoun · 5 in Poor condition
DRY MILL ROAD 31.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.8
Serviceability /30
16.4
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1892
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,247 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011288

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DRY MILL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare DRY MILL ROAD against other structures in Loudoun and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DRY MILL ROAD?

DRY MILL ROAD in Loudoun, Virginia, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DRY MILL ROAD inspected?

DRY MILL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,247 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DRY MILL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DRY MILL ROAD?

DRY MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DRY MILL ROAD?

DRY MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DRY MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

DRY MILL ROAD was built in 1892, making it 134 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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