US Bridges

Telegraph Rd. NB over Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.85FR0001/00.25TO7100 · Structure no. 000000000027120

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Rd. NB over Accotink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Rd. NB 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 10,193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,883 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Rd. NB
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location00.85FR0001/00.25TO7100
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7202, -77.19067
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,193 (2022)
Projected traffic14,883 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$275 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Rd. NB over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Rd. NB 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 Rd. NB over Accotink Creek carry?

About 10,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Rd. NB over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Rd. NB over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.