US Bridges

Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Off Valley Trail by Amazo · Structure no. 2180001S0000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesZoo Service Road
CrossesRock Creek
LocationOff Valley Trail by Amazo
Coordinates38.92781, -77.049
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic440 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$188,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Zoo Service Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.