US Bridges

Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 1.18FR Glou & .31TO Rvers · Structure no. 000000000028236

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,632
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,632 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,143 by 2045. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClaiborne Pkwy. NB
CrossesRTE.7 Leesburg Pike
Location1.18FR Glou & .31TO Rvers
RouteCounty Highway 901
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07128, -77.48184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,632 (2022)
Projected traffic11,143 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike carry?

About 7,632 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Claiborne Pkwy. NB over RTE.7 Leesburg Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.