US Bridges

Washington Bouleva over Connector Road

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 1.0 Miles North of I-395. · Structure no. 3300017P0000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Washington Bouleva over Connector Road is a concrete frame carrying Washington Bouleva over Connector Road in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Bouleva
CrossesConnector Road
Location1.0 Miles North of I-395.
RouteFederal Lands Road 508
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.8823, -77.05762
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2013)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Bouleva over Connector Road built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Bouleva over Connector Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Bouleva over Connector Road carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Bouleva over Connector Road?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Bouleva over Connector Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.