US Bridges

Joyce Road over Luzon Branch

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.1 Miles from Ross Drive · Structure no. 3450027P0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Joyce Road over Luzon Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Joyce Road over Luzon Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoyce Road
CrossesLuzon Branch
Location0.1 Miles from Ross Drive
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.96056, -77.04183
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joyce Road over Luzon Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joyce Road over Luzon Branch 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 Luzon Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Joyce Road over Luzon Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Joyce Road over Luzon Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.