US Bridges

Glover Road over Broad Branch

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.1 Miles from Broad Bran · Structure no. 3450028P0000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Glover Road over Broad Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Glover Road over Broad Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlover Road
CrossesBroad Branch
Location0.1 Miles from Broad Bran
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.94481, -77.05017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$248,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glover Road over Broad Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glover Road over Broad 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 Glover Road over Broad Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Glover Road over Broad Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glover Road over Broad Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.