US Bridges

Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.30FR773/00.40TO654 · Structure no. 000000000022601

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,732
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass 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 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 15,732 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,969 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST.E.(7WBL)
CrossesRoute 15 Bypass
Location00.30FR773/00.40TO654
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.1048, -77.54475
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,732 (2022)
Projected traffic22,969 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 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 Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass carry?

About 15,732 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST.E.(7WBL) over Route 15 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.