US Bridges

Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek

Poor

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.3 Miles from Connecticu · Structure no. 3450033P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEdgewater Stable a
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.3 Miles from Connecticu
RouteFederal Lands Road 910
Coordinates38.92175, -77.04964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Stable a over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.