US Bridges

Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck.

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.07FR9/00.21TO704 · Structure no. 000000000011052

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck. in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 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 57,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,470 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute 7 Bypass
CrossesTrib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck.
Location02.07FR9/00.21TO704
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.14156, -77.64819
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,955 (2022)
Projected traffic80,470 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck. carry?

About 57,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Route 7 Bypass over Trib.S.Fork Catoctin Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.