US Bridges

Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.05FR693/00.8TO 697 · Structure no. 000000000011133

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 11,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,829 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesBerlin Turnpike
CrossesRichard Creek
Location00.05FR693/00.8TO 697
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.21696, -77.66183
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,147 (2022)
Projected traffic14,829 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek carry?

About 11,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin Turnpike over Richard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.