US Bridges

Dry Mill Road over Route 7 Bypass

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.35FR769/00.20TOANNE ST · Structure no. 000000000022595

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,501
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Mill Road over Route 7 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Mill Road 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 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 2,501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,501 by 2040. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Mill Road
CrossesRoute 7 Bypass
Location00.35FR769/00.20TOANNE ST
RouteCity Street 699
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10871, -77.58838
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,501 (2020)
Projected traffic3,501 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$275 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Mill Road over Route 7 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Dry Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Mill Road over Route 7 Bypass carry?

About 2,501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Mill Road over Route 7 Bypass?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Mill Road over Route 7 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.