US Bridges

Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7

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Loudoun County, Virginia · 01.00FR2150 00.43TO2401_ · Structure no. 000000000030105

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,562
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,949 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBelmont Ridge Road
CrossesRoute 7
Location01.00FR2150 00.43TO2401_
RouteState Highway 659
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.08052, -77.49998
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,562 (2018)
Projected traffic12,949 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7 carry?

About 11,562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Ridge Road over Route 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.