US Bridges

Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Kenilworth&benning RD · Structure no. 0104

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to Benning RD
CrossesSB Kenilworth Ave
LocationKenilworth&benning RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.89593, -76.95181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.