Joyce Road over Rock Creek
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · At Intersection With Beac · Structure no. 3450022P0000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Joyce Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joyce Road over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Joyce Road over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Joyce Road 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 Joyce Road over Rock Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Joyce Road over Rock Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Joyce Road over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.