Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Adjacent to Parking Lot E · Structure no. 2180002P0000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Unknown
About this bridge
Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Zoo Access Road over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the owner is not reported.