US Bridges

Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Benning Rd&kenilworth · Structure no. 0503(EB)

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
472 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,968
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 18,968 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2027. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBenning Rd-Eb
CrossesKenilworth Ave-B&o R
LocationBenning Rd&kenilworth
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.8954, -76.95078
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,968 (2023)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R 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 2025.

How much traffic does Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R carry?

About 18,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Benning Rd-Eb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.