US Bridges

Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.3FR1/01.6TO613 · Structure no. 000000000024935

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy. in Fairfax 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 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 20,387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,765 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Rd.
CrossesFairfax Co.Pkwy.
Location01.3FR1/01.6TO613
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72409, -77.18349
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,387 (2022)
Projected traffic29,765 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy. built?

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

What condition is Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy. carry?

About 20,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy.?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Rd. over Fairfax Co.Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.