Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.1 Miles from P Street. · Structure no. 3450006P0000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,590 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
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 16,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Creek Parkway over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.