US Bridges

Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Adjacent to Lincoln Memor · Structure no. 3400030P0000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,383
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 13,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,721 by 2027. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRock Creek and Pot
CrossesOhio Drive
LocationAdjacent to Lincoln Memor
RouteCity Street 17
Coordinates38.88972, -77.05211
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,383 (2007)
Projected traffic14,721 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$38,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive 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 Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive carry?

About 13,383 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek and Pot over Ohio Drive?

It is owned by the National Park Service.