FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GUM SPRINGS ROAD

Carrying GUM SPRINGS ROAD over BULL RUN

00.30fr234/02.80to613, Loudoun, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GUM SPRINGS ROAD

The GUM SPRINGS ROAD bridge in Loudoun, Virginia carries GUM SPRINGS ROAD over BULL RUN. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,468 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.3 metric tons.

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

How GUM SPRINGS ROAD compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Virginia bridges
442
Bridges in Loudoun · 5 in Poor condition
GUM SPRINGS ROAD 48.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.1 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,468 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014353

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, 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 GUM SPRINGS 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 GUM SPRINGS 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 GUM SPRINGS ROAD?

GUM SPRINGS ROAD in Loudoun, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GUM SPRINGS ROAD inspected?

GUM SPRINGS 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 13,468 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GUM SPRINGS 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 GUM SPRINGS ROAD?

GUM SPRINGS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GUM SPRINGS ROAD?

GUM SPRINGS ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is GUM SPRINGS ROAD and does age affect safety?

GUM SPRINGS ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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