US Bridges

Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · .10FR CAT.CIR/.05TO Dead · Structure no. 000000000022590

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChildrens Center R
CrossesRoute 7 Bypass
Location.10FR CAT.CIR/.05TO Dead
Coordinates39.11662, -77.58327
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2014)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childrens Center R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Childrens Center R over Route 7 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.