US Bridges

Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.21FR7BP/00.08TO712 · Structure no. 000000000011044

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 27,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,814 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 7_BYPASS
CrossesSimpsons Creek
Location00.21FR7BP/00.08TO712
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12843, -77.78265
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,955 (2022)
Projected traffic40,814 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek 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 Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek carry?

About 27,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Route 7_BYPASS over Simpsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.