US Bridges

Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FRI95/00.20TOKINGS H · Structure no. 000000000028280

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp H-3
CrossesRt 241 - Telegraph RD
Location00.40FRI95/00.20TOKINGS H
Coordinates38.79779, -77.08106
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2009)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H-3 over Rt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H-3 over Rt 241 - Telegraph RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.