Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Conn Ave over Klingle Val · Structure no. 0027
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 497 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,338
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley is a steel arch - deck carrying Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 93 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 28,338 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2027. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley carry?
About 28,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley?
The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Connecticut Ave. over Klingle Valley?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.