WEST BEACH DRIVE
Carrying WEST BEACH DRIVE over ROCK CREEK
INTERSECTION WITH BEACH D, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST BEACH DRIVE
The WEST BEACH DRIVE bridge in District of Columbia, District of Columbia carries WEST BEACH DRIVE over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of District of Columbia bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST BEACH DRIVE compares
Live comparison across District of Columbia.
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
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.5 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3450013P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 WEST BEACH DRIVE 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 WEST BEACH DRIVE 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 WEST BEACH DRIVE?
WEST BEACH DRIVE 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 WEST BEACH DRIVE inspected?
WEST BEACH DRIVE'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 18,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST BEACH DRIVE 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 WEST BEACH DRIVE?
WEST BEACH DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST BEACH DRIVE?
WEST BEACH DRIVE is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is WEST BEACH DRIVE and does age affect safety?
WEST BEACH DRIVE was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.
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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