US Bridges

Bell Road over Route 7 Bypass

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.39 7 Bus / 01.13 719 · Structure no. 000000000011328

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Route 7 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell 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 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesRoute 7 Bypass
Location00.39 7 Bus / 01.13 719
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14141, -77.75311
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2014)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Route 7 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Bell 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 Bell Road over Route 7 Bypass carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bell Road over Route 7 Bypass?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Route 7 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.