US Bridges

Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.05FR.7WB/00.05TO28SB · Structure no. 000000000011047

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,645
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,645 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,700 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D from Rt 7WB
CrossesRoute 7
Location00.05FR.7WB/00.05TO28SB
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04465, -77.42865
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,645 (2018)
Projected traffic75,700 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7 built?

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

What condition is Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7 carry?

About 29,645 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D from Rt 7WB over Route 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.