US Bridges

Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.20FR704___04.05TO7 · Structure no. 000000000024195

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287 in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19,283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,155 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 7 Bp; Ebl
CrossesBerlin Tpke; Route 287
Location02.20FR704___04.05TO7
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.14444, -77.69189
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,283 (2022)
Projected traffic28,155 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287 carry?

About 19,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 7 Bp; Ebl over Berlin Tpke; Route 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.