US Bridges

Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd.

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.21FR1780/00.20TO95SB · Structure no. 000000000014259

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd. in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,224 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E of I-95
CrossesOld Telegraph Rd.
Location00.21FR1780/00.20TO95SB
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63375, -77.29323
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,317 (2022)
Projected traffic9,224 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd. carry?

About 6,317 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd.?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E of I-95 over Old Telegraph Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.