US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 00.47FR495/00.22TO236 · Structure no. 000000000019937

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesRt 236-DUKE ST
Location00.47FR495/00.22TO236
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80602, -77.07299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2019)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$563 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Rt 236-DUKE ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.