Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave
PoorDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Kenilworth&benning RD · Structure no. 0104-1
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1955, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp FR Benning RD over SB Kenilworth Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.