US Bridges

West Beach Drive over Rock Creek

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Intersection With Beach D · Structure no. 3450013P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

West Beach Drive over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Beach Drive over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,910 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Beach Drive
CrossesRock Creek
LocationIntersection With Beach D
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.98406, -77.04275
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2019)
Projected traffic19,910 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Beach Drive over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is West Beach Drive 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 West Beach Drive over Rock Creek carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Beach Drive over Rock Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Beach Drive over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.