US Bridges

US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · T Roosevelt Br. from US50 · Structure no. 1200(RAMP C)

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,063 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2028. The structure is 1,063 ft (323.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50 Ramp
CrossesLittle River & Gw Pk
LocationT Roosevelt Br. from US50
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.89176, -77.06218
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,063 ft (323.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk 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 US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk?

The structure is 1,063 ft (323.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ramp over Little River & Gw Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.