Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek
GoodFairfax County, Virginia · 00.85FR0001/00.25TO7100 · Structure no. 000000000025176
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,387
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek carry?
About 20,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Telegraph Road SB over Accotink Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.