US Bridges

Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.20FR7BUS.W/03.85TO287 · Structure no. 000000000024186

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19,283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,155 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 7 Bypass Ebl
CrossesRoute 7 Business
Location01.20FR7BUS.W/03.85TO287
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.135, -77.75861
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,283 (2022)
Projected traffic28,155 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business carry?

About 19,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 7 Bypass Ebl over Route 7 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.