US Bridges

Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Queens Chapel over RR · Structure no. 0543

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 94 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2027. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQueens Chapel Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationQueens Chapel over RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.92102, -76.97372
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Queens Chapel Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.