Broad Branch Road over Broad Branch
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.1 Miles from Beach Driv · Structure no. 3450029P0000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Broad Branch Road over Broad Branch is a concrete frame carrying Broad Branch 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 5 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 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Broad Branch Road over Broad Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Branch 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 Broad Branch Road over Broad Branch carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Broad Branch Road over Broad Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Branch Road over Broad Branch?
It is owned by the National Park Service.