EDGEWATER STABLE A
Carrying EDGEWATER STABLE A over ROCK CREEK
0.3 MILES FROM CONNECTICU, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EDGEWATER STABLE A
The EDGEWATER STABLE A bridge in District of Columbia, District of Columbia carries EDGEWATER STABLE A over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.2 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EDGEWATER STABLE A compares
Live comparison across District of Columbia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.2 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3450033P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
EDGEWATER STABLE A is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare EDGEWATER STABLE A 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 EDGEWATER STABLE A?
EDGEWATER STABLE A in District of Columbia, District of Columbia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EDGEWATER STABLE A inspected?
EDGEWATER STABLE A'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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EDGEWATER STABLE A is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EDGEWATER STABLE A?
EDGEWATER STABLE A has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EDGEWATER STABLE A?
EDGEWATER STABLE A is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is EDGEWATER STABLE A and does age affect safety?
EDGEWATER STABLE A was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
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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