61st Street NE over Watts Branch
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Watts Branch · Structure no. 0133
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
61st Street NE over Watts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 61st Street NE over Watts Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1956, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 61st Street NE over Watts Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 61st Street NE 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 61st Street NE over Watts Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 61st Street NE over Watts Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 61st Street NE over Watts Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.