Coming Soon: Piggott Bottom Road over Branch of Catoctin Creek Bridge Replacement in Loudoun County

Please note: The bridge is closed due to the results of the latest safety inspection, follow the posted detour.

Hamilton: The Piggott Bottom Rd bridge over Catoctin Creek was closed today, March 24, due to the results of the latest safety inspection. The bridge was already scheduled to be closed and replaced starting this summer. More: https://t.co/KaRCxqXptj pic.twitter.com/9fRdg4rd12

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) March 24, 2022

This project will replace the Piggott Bottom Road (Route 711) bridge over Branch of Catoctin Creek. The original bridge was built in 1932 and rehabilitated in 1992, with several repairs made since. The proposed bridge will be slightly longer and higher to better withstand flooding, and includes precast concrete beams to reduce long-term maintenance. 

The bridge averages 140 vehicles a day based on 2019 data, projected to increase to 440 vehicles a day by 2035.

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering - $625,000
Construction - $1.4 million
Total - $2 million

The project is financed with federal funding.

Benefits 

The project aims to improve long-term safety and operations.

Major Milestones 

Virtual Public Information Meeting - April 2021
Notice of Willingness to Hold a Public Hearing - October 2021
Design Approval - November 2021
Advertise for Construction - January 2022
Close Bridge - March 2022
Begin Construction - Summer 2022