VDOT News - Northern Virginia

HAMILTON – The new Piggott Bottom Road (Route 711) bridge over an unnamed tributary of the South Fork of Catoctin Creek opened to traffic April 24, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The previous bridge was built in 1932 and rehabilitated in 1992, with several repairs made in subsequent years. In March 2022, the bridge was closed due to safety inspection results.

The new bridge is slightly longer and higher to better withstand flooding and includes precast concrete beams to reduce long-term maintenance.

The $2.2 million Piggott Bottom Road over Branch of South Fork Catoctin Creek Bridge Replacement project is financed with federal and state funding, including State of Good Repair funds used for bridges. Minor work with minimal traffic impacts will occur in the coming weeks until final completion.
                           
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