US Bridges

Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.3 FR654 & 0.40 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000024798

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,542 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
39,918
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 39,918 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2042. The structure is 1,542 ft (470 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 7 Ramp a
CrossesRtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g
Location0.3 FR654 & 0.40 to 643
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10427, -77.54195
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,542 ft (470 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,918 (2014)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g 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 Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g carry?

About 39,918 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g?

The structure is 1,542 ft (470 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 7 Ramp a over Rtes 7&15 Ramps C;d;e&g?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.