US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Route 95

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.4 M Rte. 1-0.03 M Esm · Structure no. 000000000029972

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,394
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Route 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Road over Route 95 in Stafford 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,634 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesRoute 95
Location0.4 M Rte. 1-0.03 M Esm
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.50882, -77.37697
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,394 (2012)
Projected traffic5,634 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Route 95 built?

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

What condition is Telegraph Road over Route 95 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Route 95 carry?

About 3,394 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Route 95?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Route 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.