US Bridges

Rte. 7 Wbl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR643/00.46TO7 · Structure no. 000000000022600

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 7 Wbl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 7 Wbl 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 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 26,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,109 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRte. 7 Wbl
CrossesTuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike
Location00.10FR643/00.46TO7
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10058, -77.55008
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,102 (2022)
Projected traffic38,109 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 7 Wbl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike built?

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

What condition is Rte. 7 Wbl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike 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 Rte. 7 Wbl 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 Wbl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 7 Wbl over Tuscarora Ck.&hike-Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.