US Bridges

Gwmp over Boundary Channel

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.3 Miles North of I-395. · Structure no. 3300020P0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,452
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Gwmp over Boundary Channel is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Gwmp over Boundary Channel in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 33,452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,143 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGwmp
CrossesBoundary Channel
Location0.3 Miles North of I-395.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates38.87539, -77.04711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,452 (2022)
Projected traffic40,143 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gwmp over Boundary Channel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gwmp over Boundary Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gwmp over Boundary Channel carry?

About 33,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gwmp over Boundary Channel?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Gwmp over Boundary Channel?

It is owned by the National Park Service.