US Bridges

Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 02.33FR9/00.98TO709 · Structure no. 000000000011054

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, 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 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 57,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,470 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 7 Bypass Wbl
CrossesHamilton Station Road
Location02.33FR9/00.98TO709
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14303, -77.65239
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,955 (2022)
Projected traffic80,470 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road built?

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

What condition is Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road carry?

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

How long is Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 7 Bypass Wbl over Hamilton Station Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.