US Bridges

Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Eastern over Kenilworth · Structure no. 0045

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2027. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 180 ft wide.

CarriesEastern Avenue
CrossesKenilworth Ave
LocationEastern over Kenilworth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91228, -76.93414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2007)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Avenue over Kenilworth Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.