44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 44th ST over Watts Branch · Structure no. 0129
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2027. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is 44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does 44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Street N.E. over Watts Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.