US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR286/00.98TO1 · Structure no. 000000000025168

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Telegraph Road over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,387 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,765 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.10FR286/00.98TO1
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72308, -77.18546
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,387 (2022)
Projected traffic29,765 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Long Branch carry?

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

How long is Telegraph Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Telegraph Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.