US Bridges

RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.50FR267/00.46TO7 · Structure no. 000000000022599

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 26,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,109 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRTE.7 Bypass Ebl
CrossesTuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike
Location00.50FR267/00.46TO7
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates39.10008, -77.55054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,102 (2022)
Projected traffic38,109 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike carry?

About 26,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.