US Bridges

Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.07FR Saxon 0.10TOMALVOS · Structure no. 000000000030559

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesBerkhamstead Drive
CrossesTrib of Limestone Branch
Location0.07FR Saxon 0.10TOMALVOS
RouteCounty Highway 3520
Coordinates39.17977, -77.54387
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Berkhamstead Drive over Trib of Limestone Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.