Under Construction: John G. Lewis Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation in Loudoun County
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Note: Beginning early in the week of Jan. 25, Featherbed Lane will be closed to through traffic between Milltown Road and Loyalty Road until fall 2021.
This project is rehabilitating the historic truss John G. Lewis Memorial Bridge that carries Featherbed Lane (Route 673) over Catoctin Creek. The bridge was originally built in 1889 on the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike (current Route 7) over Goose Creek to replace a bridge destroyed by flooding. In 1932, the bridge was dismantled and moved to its current location.
The project improvements include:
- Installing the existing truss above a new steel beam and timber deck bridge
- Adding a new bridge pier
- Upgrading the bridge railings
The bridge averages 60 vehicles a day.
Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering - $1 million
Right of Way Acquisition - $25,000
Construction - $4.5 million
Total - $5.6 million
The project is financed with federal and state funding, including State of Good Repair funds used for bridges.
Benefits
The project aims to improve safety and extend the overall life of the historic bridge.
Major Milestones
Begin Preliminary Engineering – February 2017
Design Public Hearing - December 2018
Begin Right of Way Acquisition - July 2019
Advertise for Construction - September 2020
Award Construction Contract - November 2020
Begin Construction – January 2021
Begin Featherbed Lane Closure - Late January 2021
Final Completion - Fall 2021
Resources
Other relevant links:
Right of Way Plan Sheets - October 2018
Bridge Plan Sheets - April 2018
Section 106- Determination of Effect - March 2016
Historic American Engineering Record
Major funding source: State of Good Repair
Phase: Under Construction
UPC: 110498, 105898
State ID: 0673-053-082, P101, R201, B697
Federal ID: STP-BR09 (294), STP-5A01 (949)
Lat/Long: 39.232171, -77.591541
Locality:
Loudoun