US Bridges

Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 7EBL/0.10 to 7WBL · Structure no. 000000000011111

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Rte. 7 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 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 36,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,683 by 2045. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp a over Rte. 7
CrossesRoute 7
Location0.10 FR 7EBL/0.10 to 7WBL
RouteState Highway 28
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04532, -77.43065
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,769 (2022)
Projected traffic53,683 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7 built?

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

What condition is Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7 carry?

About 36,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Rte. 7 over Route 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.