Joyce Road over Luzon Branch
PoorPosted for loadDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.3 Miles to Beach Drive. · Structure no. 3450003P0000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Joyce Road over Luzon Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Joyce Road over Luzon Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Joyce Road over Luzon Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joyce Road over Luzon Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Joyce Road over Luzon Branch carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Joyce Road over Luzon Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Joyce Road over Luzon Branch?
It is owned by the National Park Service.