US Bridges

Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.30FR9/00.43TO717 · Structure no. 000000000011136

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBerlin Turnpike
CrossesS. F. Catoctin Creek
Location01.30FR9/00.43TO717
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.17034, -77.68668
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,130 (2022)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$41 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin 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 S. F. Catoctin Creek carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Berlin Turnpike over S. F. Catoctin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.