Under Construction: Route 7 Westbound over Sugarland Run Bridge Rehabilitation in Fairfax County

This project is rehabilitating the westbound Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) bridge over Sugarland Run. The bridge was built in 1947 and widened in 2000.

The improvements include:

• A new concrete bridge deck.
• Bridge pier and abutment repairs.
• Guardrail upgrades and new curb and gutter in the area of the bridge.

The project originally called for further improvements including widening the bridge and extending the acceleration lane from the Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) on-ramp to Dranesville Road (Route 228); these components are no longer part of the project. 

This section of Route 7 (westbound and eastbound combined) averages 59,000 vehicles a day.

Estimated Costs 
Preliminary Engineering - $1.2 million
Construction - $3.1 million
Total - $4.4 million

The project is financed with state and federal State of Good Repair funds used for bridges.

Benefits 

This project aims to improve safety and extend the overall life of the bridge.

Major Milestones 

Design Public Hearing - October 2018
Advertise for Construction - June 2020
Construction Contract Awarded - September 2020
Begin Construction - September 2020
Final Completion - Spring 2021