US Bridges

Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia Fwy over E Cap · Structure no. 0084

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2027. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKenilworth Ave SB
CrossesEast Capitol ST & Ra
LocationAnacostia Fwy over E Cap
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.88993, -76.95839
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2018)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra 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 SB over East Capitol ST & Ra carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Ave SB over East Capitol ST & Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.