US Bridges

RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy.

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR7BUS/00.15TO7EBL · Structure no. 000000000011042

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 13,591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,154 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.7 Conn. Ramp
CrossesRTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy.
Location00.10FR7BUS/00.15TO7EBL
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12059, -77.58346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,591 (2022)
Projected traffic15,154 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy. carry?

About 13,591 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy.?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.7 Conn. Ramp over RTE 7 Harry Byrd Hwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.