Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Penn Ave over Rock Creek · Structure no. 0118
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 109 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2027. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 73 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Rock Creek & Pot Pkw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.