Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Q St. over Rock Creek · Structure no. 0117
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 110 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2027. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek 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 Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Q Street N.W. over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.