US Bridges

Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35FR7/00.50TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006348

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp a of I-66EB
CrossesLeesburg Pike & Rte. 7
Location00.35FR7/00.50TO66
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89808, -77.19614
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2022)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$222 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7 carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a of I-66EB over Leesburg Pike & Rte. 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.