US Bridges

Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 03.21FR0613/01.34TO0001 · Structure no. 000000000026441

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 196,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219,109 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 276 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Beltway
CrossesRte. 241 - Telegraph Rd.
Location03.21FR0613/01.34TO0001
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80028, -77.07857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width276 ft (84.2 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,510 (2022)
Projected traffic219,109 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd. carry?

About 196,510 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd.?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 276 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Beltway over Rte. 241 - Telegraph Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.