55TH STREET, N.E.
Carrying 55TH STREET, N.E. over WATTS BRANCH
55TH ST OVER WATTS BR, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 55TH STREET, N.E.
The 55TH STREET, N.E. bridge in District of Columbia, District of Columbia carries 55TH STREET, N.E. over WATTS BRANCH. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of District of Columbia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 55TH STREET, N.E. compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0196
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 55TH STREET, N.E. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 55TH STREET, N.E. against other structures in District of Columbia and across District of Columbia. District of Columbia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 55TH STREET, N.E.?
55TH STREET, N.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 55TH STREET, N.E. inspected?
55TH STREET, N.E.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 55TH STREET, N.E. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 55TH STREET, N.E.?
55TH STREET, N.E. has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 55TH STREET, N.E.?
55TH STREET, N.E. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 55TH STREET, N.E. and does age affect safety?
55TH STREET, N.E. was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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