Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Intersection With Beach D · Structure no. 3450015P0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,276
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,731 by 2027. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Sherrill 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 Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek carry?
About 2,276 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sherrill Drive over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.