Rte.3171
Carrying Rte.3171 over WETLANDS
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Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Rte.3171
The Rte.3171 bridge in Loudoun, Virginia carries Rte.3171 over WETLANDS. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,638 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Rte.3171 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,638 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000030409
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Rte.3171 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 Rte.3171 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 Rte.3171?
Rte.3171 in Loudoun, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Rte.3171 inspected?
Rte.3171'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 10,638 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Rte.3171 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Rte.3171?
Rte.3171 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Rte.3171?
Rte.3171 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Rte.3171 and does age affect safety?
Rte.3171 was built in 2004, making it 22 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.
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