Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7
PoorFairfax County, Virginia · 0.37FR677/0.26TO684 · Structure no. 000000000006465
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,195 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7 carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Chainbridge RD Nbl over Leesburg Pike; Route 7?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.