SOUTH ACCESS SATEL
Carrying SOUTH ACCESS SATEL over CREEK
0.1 MILES FROM DULLES ACC, Loudoun, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH ACCESS SATEL
The SOUTH ACCESS SATEL bridge in Loudoun, Virginia carries SOUTH ACCESS SATEL over CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.4 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by USDOT.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH ACCESS SATEL 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
- 1989
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.4 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- USDOT
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2100025P0000000
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 SOUTH ACCESS SATEL 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 SOUTH ACCESS SATEL 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 SOUTH ACCESS SATEL?
SOUTH ACCESS SATEL in Loudoun, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH ACCESS SATEL inspected?
SOUTH ACCESS SATEL'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 5,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH ACCESS SATEL 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 SOUTH ACCESS SATEL?
SOUTH ACCESS SATEL has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH ACCESS SATEL?
SOUTH ACCESS SATEL is owned and maintained by USDOT.
How old is SOUTH ACCESS SATEL and does age affect safety?
SOUTH ACCESS SATEL was built in 1989, making it 37 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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