US Bridges

Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks

Good

Alexandria city, Virginia · 00.12FR236/00.35TO495 · Structure no. 000000000019939

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
551 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,274
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks 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 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 58,274 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,552 by 2045. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTelegraph Road
CrossesMill Road 6 Tracks
Location00.12FR236/00.35TO495
RouteState Highway 241
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80374, -77.07477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,274 (2022)
Projected traffic75,552 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks built?

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

What condition is Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks carry?

About 58,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph Road over Mill Road 6 Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.