US Bridges

Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.67FR613 0.01TO619 · Structure no. 000000000029995

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,469 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph RD - Ebl
CrossesPiney Run
Location0.67FR613 0.01TO619
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74396, -77.1508
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,280 (2022)
Projected traffic16,469 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney 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 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run carry?

About 11,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph RD - Ebl over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.