US Bridges

Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.61FR662/00.07TO7 · Structure no. 000000000011075

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass 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 24,835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,725 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlestown Pike
CrossesRte. 7 Bypass
Location00.61FR662/00.07TO7
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14059, -77.61244
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,835 (2022)
Projected traffic32,725 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass carry?

About 24,835 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Charlestown Pike over Rte. 7 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.