Benning Road over Anacostia River
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia River · Structure no. 0052
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 556 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benning Road over Anacostia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benning Road over Anacostia River in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 91 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 33,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,500 by 2027. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benning Road over Anacostia River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Benning Road over Anacostia River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Benning Road over Anacostia River carry?
About 33,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Benning Road over Anacostia River?
The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns Benning Road over Anacostia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.