US Bridges

27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch

FairPosted for load

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 27th Street N.W. · Structure no. 0017

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27th Street N.W.
CrossesBroad Branch
Location27th Street N.W.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.95674, -77.05793
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch 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 27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 27th Street N.W. over Broad Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.