US Bridges

Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · T Roosevelt Br. to Rt. 50 · Structure no. 1200(RAMP D)

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
654 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy 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 30,000 by 2028. The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesRamp D to Rt 50
CrossesLittle R & Gw Pkwy
LocationT Roosevelt Br. to Rt. 50
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.89226, -77.06454
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length654 ft (199.3 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy built?

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

What condition is Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy 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 Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy carry?

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

How long is Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy?

The structure is 654 ft (199.3 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D to Rt 50 over Little R & Gw Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.