US Bridges

Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.93FR711/00.57TO7BUS. · Structure no. 000000000011164

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,589
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 4,589 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPurcellville Road
CrossesRoute 7 Bypass
Location00.93FR711/00.57TO7BUS.
RouteCity Street 611
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14468, -77.71416
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,589 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purcellville Road over Route 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass carry?

About 4,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Purcellville Road over Route 7 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.