US Bridges

Hillsboro Road over Route 7 Bypass

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.19FR711/00.15TO F962 · Structure no. 000000000011281

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,592
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillsboro Road over Route 7 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillsboro 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 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 5,592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,164 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHillsboro Road
CrossesRoute 7 Bypass
Location01.19FR711/00.15TO F962
RouteCounty Highway 690
Coordinates39.14544, -77.72533
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,592 (2022)
Projected traffic8,164 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 Hillsboro Road over Route 7 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Hillsboro Road over Route 7 Bypass 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 December 2023.

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

About 5,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillsboro Road over Route 7 Bypass?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hillsboro Road over Route 7 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.