US Bridges

Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · .10 FR 15/.20 to R P LN · Structure no. 000000000023778

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 942 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRaspberry Drive
CrossesTrib. Limestone Branch
Location.10 FR 15/.20 to R P LN
RouteCounty Highway 1170
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.15363, -77.54242
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2014)
Projected traffic942 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Raspberry Drive over Trib. Limestone Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.