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District of Columbia County, DC · Structure #0038

KENILWORTH AVE NB

KENILWORTH AVE NB in Kenilworth AVE Over E Cap, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1952, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on KENILWORTH AVE NB over East Capitol ST.

KENILWORTH AVE NB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1952 and is now 74 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. KENILWORTH AVE NB carries an average daily traffic count of 140,000 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing East Capitol ST. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1952
Year Built
33.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
KENILWORTH AVE NB
Crosses Over
East Capitol ST
State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia County
Location
Kenilworth AVE Over E Cap
Year Built
1952
Reconstructed
1998
Age
74 years
Daily Traffic
140,000
Lanes
2
Length
33.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
0038

About This Bridge

KENILWORTH AVE NB is a 74-year-old bridge located Kenilworth AVE Over E Cap in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries KENILWORTH AVE NB over East Capitol ST with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, the structure spans 33.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Kenilworth AVE Over E Cap, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

38.890436, -76.957978

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Frequently Asked Questions

KENILWORTH AVE NB has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

KENILWORTH AVE NB was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, making it 74 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

KENILWORTH AVE NB carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 33.5 meters long and located on KENILWORTH AVE NB in Kenilworth AVE Over E Cap, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

No, KENILWORTH AVE NB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

KENILWORTH AVE NB is located Kenilworth AVE Over E Cap in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries KENILWORTH AVE NB over East Capitol ST. Its coordinates are 38.890436, -76.957978. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

KENILWORTH AVE NB carries KENILWORTH AVE NB over East Capitol ST. The bridge is 33.5 meters long and was built in 1952, with reconstruction in 1998.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.