US Bridges

Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Kenilworth Ave over E Cap · Structure no. 0038

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 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 140,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,000 by 2028. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesKenilworth Ave NB
CrossesEast Capitol ST
LocationKenilworth Ave over E Cap
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.89044, -76.95798
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2018)
Projected traffic140,000 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST 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 Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Ave NB over East Capitol ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.