US Bridges

Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Over Watts Branch N.E. · Structure no. 0019-1(HIGH)

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch 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 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 122,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,000 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKenilworth Ave
CrossesWatts Branch
LocationOver Watts Branch N.E.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.9016, -76.94476
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2018)
Projected traffic122,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch built?

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

What condition is Kenilworth Ave over Watts 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Ave over Watts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.