Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Whitehurst at Rock Creek · Structure no. 1301
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 852 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th is a concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2028. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th carry?
About 52,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th?
The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to I-66 over Potomac Pkwy & 27th?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.