Ramps To&from over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Ramps over Rock Creek · Structure no. 0036(N&S Ramps)
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramps To&from over Rock Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ramps To&from over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 9,000 by 2027. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramps To&from over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Ramps To&from 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ramps To&from over Rock Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ramps To&from over Rock Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Ramps To&from over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.