US Bridges

Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Rock Creek & Beach DR · Structure no. 0026-1

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2027. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKlingle Road N.W.
CrossesRock Creek & Beach D
LocationRock Creek & Beach DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.93361, -77.05083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Klingle Road N.W. over Rock Creek & Beach D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.