National Register of Historic Places

Little River Turnpike Bridge

Aldie, Loudoun County, Virginia
Listed
April 10, 2014
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000148

About this property

The Little River Turnpike Bridge carries U.S. Route 50 (US 50) across the Little River near Aldie in Loudoun County, Virginia. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. The two-arch masonry bridge was built in 1826 by the Little River Turnpike Company, which built the roadway that is now US 50. The costs of the bridge were apparently shared between that company and the Ashley's Gap Turnpike Company. It is one of a small number of masonry arch bridges still carrying a major through road in the state. It is about 108 feet (33 m) long and 23 feet (7.0 m) wide. The bridge has received only modest visible modifications since its construction. Concrete caps have been installed on upper surface elements, and the arch underside has also been protected with shotcrete. The upstream central pier has had a concrete fender added to protect it from debris and scouring. The downstream parapet wall was damaged by a truck in 1998 and reconstructed, and in 2004 reinforcing metal rods were injected into the rubble of the bridge to help distribute the active load. As of 2017, the bridge has a posted maximum load limit of forty tons. List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia National Register of Historic Places listings in Loudoun County, Virginia

Location

Aldie, Loudoun County, Virginia
38.97726, -77.63927

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Aldie Mill Historic District
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0.2 mi
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1.6 mi
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Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church-VDHR 53-339
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Loudoun Agricultural and Mechanical Institute
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Aldie (Loudoun County)
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Battle of Aldie
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Engagement at Aldie Mill (1862)
1862Civil War
0.5 mi
First Battle of Aldie
1863Civil War
0.5 mi

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When was Little River Turnpike Bridge listed on the National Register?

Little River Turnpike Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Little River Turnpike Bridge?

Little River Turnpike Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Little River Turnpike Bridge?

The period of significance for Little River Turnpike Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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