Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Over Rock Creek N.W. · Structure no. 0030
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 751 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 92 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2018. The structure is 751 ft (228.8 m) long and 88 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR?
The structure is 751 ft (228.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Calvert Street over Rock Creek & Park DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.