US Bridges

Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 00.98FR709/02.33TO9 · Structure no. 000000000024064

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 28,977 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,308 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 7 Bypass EB
CrossesHamilton Station Road
Location00.98FR709/02.33TO9
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14294, -77.65244
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,977 (2022)
Projected traffic42,308 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road carry?

About 28,977 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 7 Bypass EB over Hamilton Station Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.