US Bridges

Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Burroughs&kenilworth · Structure no. 0019

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 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 128,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,000 by 2027. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesKenilworth Ave
CrossesBurroughs Ave & Ramp
LocationBurroughs&kenilworth
RouteCity Street 295
Coordinates38.90207, -76.94422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,000 (2018)
Projected traffic128,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp carry?

About 128,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Ave over Burroughs Ave & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.