US Bridges

7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.10FR15/01.10TO643 · Structure no. 000000000022603

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek 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 60,248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,962 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries7 Bypass & Ramps
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location00.10FR15/01.10TO643
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10209, -77.57289
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,248 (2022)
Projected traffic87,962 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$199 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek built?

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

What condition is 7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek 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 7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 60,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 7 Bypass & Ramps over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.