US Bridges

P Street N.W. over Rock Creek

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · P St.Over Rock Creek · Structure no. 0034

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Street N.W. over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying P Street N.W. over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2027. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesP Street N.W.
CrossesRock Creek
LocationP St.Over Rock Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90964, -77.05063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was P Street N.W. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is P Street N.W. over Rock Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does P Street N.W. over Rock Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is P Street N.W. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns P Street N.W. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.