US Bridges

Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.68FR.7BIS./03.10TO711 · Structure no. 000000000011024

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719 in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 34,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,893 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Byrd HWY WB
CrossesAirmont Rd. 719
Location00.68FR.7BIS./03.10TO711
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12979, -77.76874
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,399 (2022)
Projected traffic44,893 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719 carry?

About 34,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Byrd HWY WB over Airmont Rd. 719?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.