US Bridges

RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck.

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Loudoun County, Virginia · 03.10FR7BUS/00.70TO287 · Structure no. 000000000024189

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck. 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 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.7 Bypass Ebl
CrossesSouth Fork Catoctin Ck.
Location03.10FR7BUS/00.70TO287
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.14464, -77.70481
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,283 (2022)
Projected traffic28,155 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck. built?

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

What condition is RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck. carry?

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

How long is RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck.?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.7 Bypass Ebl over South Fork Catoctin Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.