US Bridges

Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch

FairPosted for load

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Kenilworth Terrace · Structure no. 0047

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2027. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKenilworth Terrace
CrossesWatts Branch
LocationKenilworth Terrace
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.90254, -76.94518
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2007)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch 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 Terrace over Watts Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Terrace over Watts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.