55th Street N.e. over Watts Branch

Fair Condition68 years old5,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateDistrict of Columbia
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Location55th ST Over Watts Br
Carries55th Street N.e.
CrossesWatts Branch
Coordinates38.89493, -76.92168

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Max Span31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Width47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Area147.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0196

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