US Bridges

Military Road over Joyce Road

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Military RD over Joyce RD · Structure no. 0238

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Road over Joyce Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Road over Joyce Road in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,800 by 2027. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesJoyce Road
LocationMilitary RD over Joyce RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.96313, -77.03935
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2018)
Projected traffic25,800 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Road over Joyce Road built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Military Road over Joyce Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Military Road over Joyce Road carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Military Road over Joyce Road?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over Joyce Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.