US Bridges

Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.20FR704/04.05TO7 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000011063

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,424
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287 in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,449 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 7 Bypass
CrossesBerlin Turnpike Rte. 287
Location02.20FR704/04.05TO7 Bus.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14467, -77.69186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,424 (2022)
Projected traffic79,449 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287 carry?

About 58,424 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 7 Bypass over Berlin Turnpike Rte. 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.