US Bridges

Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.25FR650/00.10TO7 · Structure no. 000000000006916

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,814
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,814 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,248 by 2045. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTowers Cresent Dr.
CrossesRTE 7 - Leesburg Pike
Location00.25FR650/00.10TO7
RouteCounty Highway 927
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91165, -77.22055
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,814 (2022)
Projected traffic17,248 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike carry?

About 11,814 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Towers Cresent Dr. over RTE 7 - Leesburg Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.