US Bridges

Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.20 FR 28 / 00.10 to 7 · Structure no. 000000000011110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 36,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,683 by 2045. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a of Route 28
CrossesBroad Run
Location00.20 FR 28 / 00.10 to 7
RouteState Highway 28
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04691, -77.43154
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,769 (2022)
Projected traffic53,683 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run carry?

About 36,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a of Route 28 over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.