16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Over Piney Br Pkwy N.W. · Structure no. 0022
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying 16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 119 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 5 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is 16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street. N.W. over Piney Branch Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.