Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 1.0 Miles from P Street · Structure no. 3450004P0000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 42,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,475 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 55 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Rock Creek Parkway 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek carry?
About 42,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.