US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Cameron Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR1332/00.63TO0236 · Structure no. 000000000026442

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Cameron Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Road over Cameron Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 54,607 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,656 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesCameron Run
Location00.00FR1332/00.63TO0236
RouteState Highway 241
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79881, -77.07954
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,607 (2022)
Projected traffic69,656 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$202 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Cameron Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Cameron Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Cameron Run carry?

About 54,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Cameron Run?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Cameron Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.