US Bridges

Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · .80FR Tolbert .55TO 7 · Structure no. 000000000029947

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,895
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,053 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSycolin Road
CrossesRTE.7 & 15 Bypass
Location.80FR Tolbert .55TO 7
RouteCity Street 643
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09919, -77.55202
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,895 (2020)
Projected traffic11,053 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass carry?

About 7,895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sycolin Road over RTE.7 & 15 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.