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Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.14FR.28/00.12TO7 · Structure no. 000000000011065

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C of Route 7
CrossesTributary of Broad Run
Location00.14FR.28/00.12TO7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04343, -77.42973
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1990)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramp C of Route 7 over Tributary of Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.