Benning Rd-Wb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Benning RD over B&o R · Structure no. 0503(WB)
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 470 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,968
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benning Rd-Wb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Benning Rd-Wb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 60,000 by 2027. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benning Rd-Wb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Benning Rd-Wb 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-Wb 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-Wb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Benning Rd-Wb over Kenilworth Ave-B&o R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.