US Bridges

Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.81FR693/00.13TO697 · Structure no. 000000000011134

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,147
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 11,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,829 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesBerlin Turnpike
CrossesTrib. Brens Creek
Location00.81FR693/00.13TO697
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.20744, -77.6685
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek carry?

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

How long is Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin Turnpike over Trib. Brens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.