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STRUCTURE SUMMARY STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
WATERGATE PLAZA BRIDGE INSPECTION DATE: 4/24/13
BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
MAIN SPAN MATERIAL: ....... CONCRETE CONTINUOUS NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
MAIN SPAN TYPE: ............... TEE BEAM NO. OF APPR. SPANS:
# OF BEAMS, MAIN SPAN: .. 7 STRUCT. TOTAL LENGTH: .. 168.0 FT (51.2 M)
DECK TYPE: ......................... CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE MAX. SPAN LENGTH: .......... 54.0 FT (16.5 M)
WEARING SURFACE: .......... BITUMINOUS DECK WIDTH: ...................... 92.8 FT (28.3 M)
ABUT. FOUNDATIONS: ........ OTHER CURB TO CURB WIDTH: ..... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
PIER FOUNDATION(S): ........ OTHER YEAR BUILT:
ABUTMENT / PIER MAT'L: ... CONCRETE YEAR RECONSTRUCTED: .. 1985
PROJ./PLAN REF. NO: ......... ARL MEM C#34 / 1E5 SKEW ANGLE: ..................... 0 °
NPS ROAD CLASS: .............. 1 - PRINCIPAL PARK ROAD FRACTURE CRITICAL: ........ NO
STRUCTURE HISTORY: ...... 2006-NEW PAVEMENT AT EAST APPROACH.
LOCATION
NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS MILE POINT: ..................... 0.05 (KM PT 0.08)
STATE: ................................. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOCATION: Adjacent to Lincoln Memorial.
FACILITY CARRIED: ............ ROCK CREEK AND POTOMAC PARKWAY
FEATURE INTERSECTED: .. OHIO DRIVE
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SUMMARY
This concrete tee-beam bridge is in fair condition overall due to widespread active leakage through the deck and widespread deterioration of the structural concrete. The bridge is scheduled for repairs in the near future under Project PRA-NAMA 17(1).
Please note that there are electrical lines throughout the structure interior, primarily in the east approach spans, as well as electrical equipment in the southeast corner of the structure interior, with "4000 Volts" painted on the wall. The electrical lines and equipment that are not in use should be removed and those that are in use should be protected in order to increase access and safety for inspection personnel. This and other maintenance items should also be performed as outlined in this report to prevent the possible development of more serious or costly problems in the future.
It should also be noted that the structure is currently posted for a 12'-11" vertical clearance on the right shoulder of the underpass roadway before Arlington Memorial Bridge (Structure No. 3300-016P) and 13'-1" on the right shoulder of the north approach. The posting located south of the structure is the actual measured clearance for that lane, and makes no allowance for vehicle bounce. Consideration should be given to re-posting the vertical clearance for 12'-9" at the south side of the structure to allow for vehicle bounce.
INSPECTION TEAM: W. ROBIN, G. KRAMER (GANNETT FLEMING)
CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
WIL ROBIN, P.E., FIELD TEAM LEADER
REPORT REVIEW:
MARCUS MILLER, P.E., SENIOR INSPECTION ENGINEER 703-404-6252
REPORT APPROVAL: DATE: 8/26/13
JORGOMAI CEESAY, PH.D., P.E., BIP SUPERVISORY ENGINEER 703-404-6244
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ESTIMATED COSTS STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in imminent danger of collapse, or presents a critical safety hazard.
B (Major) - Structure is seriously deficient or presents a safety hazard, but can remain in service at reduced loads or with frequent inspections.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventative maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
C226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT
ITEM
NO.
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
(GENERALLY NOT FLHP ELIGIBLE)
QTY. UNIT COST
UNIT
ESTIMATE
COST
PRELIM.
58.8 SECURE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES INSIDE STRUCTURE; REMOVE UTILITIES NO
LONGER IN USE. REPLACE FLUORESCENT LIGHT COVERS AS NECESSARY.
1 LS
58.7 CLEAN AND REPAINT DRAIN PIPES INSIDE STRUCTURE TO ARREST SECTION
LOSS.
60 SF
58.2,7 CLEAN DECK DRAINS AT EAST END OF MAIN SPAN. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM
EXPANSION JOINT AT WEST END OF STRUCTURE.
1 LS
60.6 REMOVE VEGETATION GROWTH FROM NORTH SIDE WINGWALLS. 1 LS
58.10 REPLACE MISSING BOLTS ON STRUCTURE ACCESS HATCHES IN NORTH
SIDEWALK.
1 LS
58.2 REPLACE MISSING SCREWS FOR ARMOR PLATE AT WEST JOINT OF NORTH
SIDEWALK.
1 LS
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL :
ITEM
NO.
REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION
(TYPICALLY NEEDED WITHIN 5 YEARS)
QTY. UNIT
UNIT
COST ESTIMATES
PRELIM. COST
REHAB. RECONSTR.
PRELIM. REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL :
COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL:
PRELIM. REHABILITATION TOTAL:
PRELIM. RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL: ..
TOTAL ITEMIZED COSTS:
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE TOTAL* :
(*Includes typical contract costs for mobilization, traffic control, and design/construction engineering; but does not include detour bridges, work beyond the bridge limits, or work not listed above. Estimates are approximate and are for preliminary planning purposes only; they should not be used as a complete or final engineers estimate.)
REMARKS: Cost estimates assume that the recommended actions will be combined with similar work being performed on other structures.
Structure is scheduled for repairs in the near future under Project PRA-NAMA 17(1).
Consideration should be given to re-posting the vertical clearance for 12'-9" at the south side of the structure to allow for vehicle bounce.
FIELD INSPECTION REPORT STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
CONDITION RATING CODES FOR ITEMS 58 - 62, 222, 223
N NOT APPLICABLE
9 EXCELLENT CONDITION
8 VERY GOOD CONDITION - no problems noted.
7 GOOD CONDITION - some minor problems.
6 SATISFACTORY CONDITION - structural elements show some minor deterioration.
5 FAIR CONDITION - all primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling, or scour.
4 POOR CONDITION - advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling, or scour.
3 SERIOUS CONDITION - loss of section, deterioration, spalling, or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. Local failures are possible.
Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present.
2 CRITICAL CONDITION - advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present or scour may have removed substructure support. Unless closely monitored it may be necessary to close the structure until corrective action can be taken.
1 “IMMINENT” FAILURE CONDITION - major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components or obvious vertical or horizontal movement affecting structure stability. Structure is closed to traffic but corrective action may return structure to light service.
0 FAILED CONDITION - out of service; beyond corrective action.
CONDITION RATING CODE EQUIVALENTS FOR SUB-ELEMENTS
G = GOOD (CODES 7 - 9) F = FAIR (CODES 5 - 6) P = POOR (CODES 0 - 4)
58. DECK 6
1. DECK SLAB F
2. EXPANSION JOINTS F
3. WEARING SURFACE F
4. RIDEABILITY G
5. CURBS, SIDEWALKS, AND MEDIAN G
6. PARAPETS AND/OR RAILINGS F
7. DRAINS AND DRAINAGE P
8. UTILITIES F
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION G
10. OTHER F
59. SUPERSTRUCTURE 6
1. BEARING DEVICES
2. GIRDERS OR BEAMS
3. ARCH(ES) OR SLAB(S)
4. FLOOR BEAMS AND STRINGERS
5. TRUSSES
6. DIAPHRAGMS AND BRACING
7. PAINT
8. FASCIA(E)
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION
10. ALIGNMENT
11. OTHER
60. SUBSTRUCTURE
ABUTMENTS
1. BREASTWALLS OR COLUMNS
2. PILE BENTS
3. CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS
4. BACKWALLS AND/OR BULKHEADS
5. FOUNDATIONS
6. WINGWALLS
7. WEEP HOLES
8. EXPANSION JOINTS
9. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
10. SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
11. SLOPE PROTECTION
12. OTHER (FASCIA WALLS)
PIER(S)
13. WALLS AND/OR COLUMNS
14. PILE BENTS
15. CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS
16. FOUNDATIONS
17. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
18. SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
19. OTHER
N F N N N F N F G G N
G N G P N G N F G G N F
F N G N G G N
58.1
58.2
58.3
58.5
ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
EFFLORESCENCE LEAKING THROUGHOUT DECK UNDERSIDE,
PREDOMINANTLY ALONG TRANSVERSE CRACKS.
MINOR TO MODERATE TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF DECK
UNDERSIDE IN EAST APPROACH SPANS WITH EFFLORESCENCE;
MINOR LONGITUDINAL CRACKING WITH EFFLORESCENCE AT
INTERFACE WITH TEE-BEAMS.
MINOR HONEYCOMBING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON DECK
UNDERSIDE IN BAY #4, EAST APPROACH SPAN NEAR EAST
ABUTMENT. MODERATE SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON DECK
UNDERSIDE IN BAY #5, EAST APPROACH SPAN BETWEEN MAIN
SPAN AND EAST APPROACH PIER.
MODERATE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN EXPANSION JOINT AT WEST
END OF BRIDGE.
ALL SCREWS FOR ARMOR PLATE OF WEST JOINT MISSING AT
NORTH SIDEWALK.
MINOR TO MODERATE RANDOM CRACKING OF ASPHALT WEARING
SURFACE, PRIMARILY IN WESTBOUND LANE. TWO ASPHALT
PATCHES IN EASTBOUND LANE AT MIDSPAN OF MAIN SPAN.
EDGE BREAKAGE OF WEARING SURFACE ALONG WEST EXPANSION
JOINT.
TRANSVERSE HAIRLINE TO 1/16" WIDE CRACKING OF BOTH
SIDEWALKS, SPACED AT APPROXIMATELY 6', PRIMARILY NEAR
CENTER OF MAIN SPAN. 1” VERTICAL MISALIGNMENT OF NORTH
SIDEWALK AT JOINT BETWEEN STRUCTURES AT WEST END.
DETERIORATED JOINT COMPOUND AT CURB AT NORTH SIDEWALK
JOINT BETWEEN SEGMENTS AT WEST END.
ISOLATED MINOR VEHICLE SCRAPES ALONG CURBS.
MINOR VEGETATION GROWTH IN JOINT BETWEEN SIDEWALK AND
CURB AT NORTH AND SOUTH SIDEWALKS, AND ALONG BASE OF
BOTH BRIDGE RAILS.
HOLLOW SOUNDING AREA (2.5' DIAMETER) WITH ASSOCIATED
SPALL (5' LONG X 6" WIDE X 1" DEEP) IN EASTERN END OF SOUTH
SIDEWALK.
ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
STREAM BED COMPOSITION : 9.
AVERAGE CLEAR OPENING 8.
NORMAL VELOCITY 7.
ADEQUACY OF OPENING 6.
OTHER 5.
WATERWAY OBSTRUCTIONS 4.
CHANNEL PROTECTION3.
EROSION AND/OR SCOUR2.
ALIGNMENT1.
61. CHANNEL N
222. APPROACHES 6
OTHER 9.
ALIGNMENT 8.
SIGNS7.
SETTLEMENT 6.
EROSION5.
SURFACING4.
APPROACH GUARDRAIL 3.
2. RELIEF JOINTS
APPROACH SLABS1.
(UNDERPASS ROADWAY)
N N N F F G G G G
223. RETAINING WALL 6
OTHER 6.
SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION5.
EROSION AND/OR SCOUR4.
FOUNDATION3.
WEEP HOLES2.
1. WALL G
N N F G N
36. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FEATURES
APPROACH GUARDRAIL ENDSD.
APPROACH GUARDRAILSC.
TRANSITIONSB.
BRIDGE RAILINGSA. 1
N N N
TRAFFIC SAFETY RATING CODES
0 - Does not meet standards or a safety feature is required and none is provided.
1 - Meets currently acceptable standards.
N - Not applicable or a safety feature is not required.
58.6 MODERATE DETERIORATION OF MORTAR JOINT MATERIAL
THROUGHOUT RAILING SYSTEM.
58.7 MODERATE SURFACE RUST WITH RUST SCALE ON DRAIN PIPES
INSIDE STRUCTURE; NEGLIGIBLE SECTION LOSS.
NO ACTIVE LEAKAGE OBSERVED ON DRAIN PIPES DURING THIS
INSPECTION. DECK DRAINS COMPLETELY CLOGGED AT EAST END
OF MAIN SPAN, BOTH CURBS, WITH VISIBLE STANDING WATER.
58.8 ELECTRICAL LINES INSIDE STRUCTURE. TRANSFORMERS
LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INTERIOR WITH "4000
VOLTS" PAINTED ON WALL.
MINOR DAMAGE TO FLUORESCENT LIGHT COVERS AT EAST PIER
OF MAIN SPAN.
58.10 ALL BOLTS ARE MISSING ON WEST STRUCTURE ACCESS HATCH AT
NORTH SIDEWALK, AND SEVERAL BOLTS MISSING ON EAST
STRUCTURE ACCESS HATCH AT NORTH SIDEWALK.
ABOUT 30% OF RUMBLE STRIPS IN EASTBOUND LANES, PRIOR TO
CROSSWALK AT EAST END OF THE BRIDGE ARE MISSING.
59.2 MINOR VERTICAL AND DIAGONAL CRACKING OF APPROACH SPAN
TEE-BEAMS, SOME WITH EFFLORESCENCE. MINOR DELAMINATION
AND SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON SIDES OF TEE-BEAMS AT
ISOLATED LOCATIONS, 6" LONG X 6" WIDE X UP TO 1" DEEP
TYPICAL.
59.6 ACTIVE LEAKAGE THROUGH CRACKS WITH EFFLORESCENCE AND
RUST STAINS ON END DIAPHRAGMS. MODERATE DELAMINATION
AND CRACKING OF END DIAPHRAGMS AT EAST ABUTMENT.
MODERATE TO SEVERE DELAMINATION AND SPALLING WITH
EXPOSED REBAR ON END DIAPHRAGMS OVER WEST APPROACH
PIER.
59.8 MAIN SPAN TEE-BEAMS CONCEALED BY AESTHETIC ARCH PANEL;
MINOR TO MODERATE DELAMINATION (8' LONG X 15" WIDE) AND
SPALLING AT CENTERLINE, WEST END (PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC
HAZARD).
MINOR TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL CRACKING THROUGHOUT
ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE WITH EFFLORESCENCE AND LEAKAGE;
MINOR VEHICLE SCRAPES AND SEVERAL MINOR SPALLS WITH
EXPOSED AND RUSTED REBAR ALSO NOTED.
MINOR TO MODERATE EFFLORESCENCE AND LEAKAGE ALONG
LONGITUDINAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS. 12' LONG X 3/32" WIDE
HORIZONTAL CRACK IN ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE AT EAST END,
NEAR CENTERLINE. EFFLORESCENCE NOTED ALONG SIDES OF
ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE; APPEARS TO BE LEACHING FROM
MORTAR JOINT ALONG BOTTOM OF RAILING SYSTEM.
ADDITIONAL ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
60.4 MODERATE TO SEVERE DELAMINATION AND SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR THROUGHOUT EAST ABUTMENT
BACKWALL; FORMWORK LEFT IN PLACE.
60.6 MINOR CRACKING OF WINGWALL MASONRY MORTAR JOINTS WITH EFFLORESCENCE. MINOR VEGETATION GROWTH ON NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST WINGWALLS. MINOR VERTICAL CRACKING OF MASONRY AT
SOUTHWEST WINGWALL NEAR VERTICAL JOINT.
60.8 MODERATE ADHESION FAILURE OF SEALANT MATERIAL IN VERTICAL EXPANSION JOINTS.
60.12 APPROACH SPANS CONCEALED BY MASONRY-FACED CONCRETE WALLS. MODERATE DELAMINATION OF
INTERIOR FACE OF NORTH FASCIA WALL AT EAST APPROACH SPANS.
60.13 FULL-HEIGHT VERTICAL HAIRLINE CRACK WITH EFFLORESCENCE AT CENTER OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR FACE.
MODERATE DELAMINATION OF INTERIOR FACE OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, UP TO FULL HEIGHT X 80% OF
LENGTH.
DELAMINATED AREA (3.5' HIGH X 6' WIDE) ON EAST FACE OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, ASSOCIATED WITH A 6'
LONG X UP TO 1/2" WIDE CRACK AT TOP OF THE PIER WALL IN BAY #4.
MINOR DELAMINATION AT CENTERLINE OF WEST FACE OF WEST APPROACH PIER WALL.
222.4 MINOR TO MODERATE RANDOM CRACKING OF WEARING SURFACE OVER APPROACH SPANS. MINOR TO
MODERATE RANDOM AND TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF EAST APPROACH PAVEMENT.
222.5 MINOR EROSION OF EMBANKMENT FILL AT WEST END OF NORTH PARAPET; FILL APPEARS TO BE MIGRATING THROUGH ADJACENT VERTICAL EXPANSION JOINT; SIDEWALK UNDERMINED 3"L X 8"H AND MORE THAN 6' BACK.
222.7 STRUCTURE POSTED FOR 12'-11" ON RIGHT SHOULDER OF UNDERPASS ROADWAY ON SOUTH SIDE OF ARLINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE (STRUCTURE NO. 3300-016P) AND 13'-1" ON RIGHT SHOULDER OF NORTH
APPROACH. PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED OBJECT MARKER HAS BEEN REMOVED; SEE 222.9.
PAINT IN CROSSWALK AT EAST APPROACH IS MODERATELY WORN.
222.9 BOTH UNDERPASS SIDEWALKS HAVE BEEN RECAST AND STEEL PEDESTRIAN RAILING HAS BEEN REMOVED.
223.1 RETAINING WALLS FOR PLAZA ADJACENT TO ABUTMENT WINGWALLS; EACH WALL HAS A FRACTURED FASCIA PANEL. MINOR CRACKING OF MORTAR JOINTS WITH EFFLORESCENCE AND MINOR VEGETATION GROWTH
THROUGHOUT RETAINING WALLS.
223.4 MINOR TO MODERATE EROSION ALONG SOUTHEAST RETAINING WALL WITH MINOR UNDERMINING, FULL LENGTH (~75') X 2"-8"H AND TYPICALLY 3' BACK; BUT DOES EXTEND UP TO 39" BACK IN PLACES (PREVIOUSLY 6'L X 2"H) .
STRUCTURE LOAD RATING STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
TRUCK TYPE
INVENTORY RATING (NORMAL TRAFFIC) OPERATING RATING (MAXIMUM LOAD)
TONS METRIC TONS TONS METRIC TONS
H 20 18 33 30
HS 25 23 42 38
TYPE 3 23 21 39 35
TYPE 3S2 34 31 57 52
TYPE 3-3 42 38 70 64
DESIGN LOADING: UNKNOWN (H20 ASSUMED - SEE REMARKS)
X CAPACITY MEETS OR EXCEEDS DESIGN LOAD
CAPACITY IS LESS THAN DESIGN LOAD
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION APPLICABLE
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION REVISED
DATE OF LOAD RATING CALCULATION:
LOAD RATING CONTROLLED BY:
REMARKS: DESIGN LOADING IS UNKNOWN; ASSUMPTION IS BASED ON STRUCTURE TYPE, LOCATION, AGE, AND
CONDITION.
STRUCTURE INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
(201) PARK: NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS (1) STATE: ....................................... 113 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBI
(202) STRUCTURE NAME: .......... WATERGATE PLAZA BRIDGE (2) STATE HWY. AGENCY DIST:
(203) STRUCTURE KIND: ............ 1 - BRIDGE (3) COUNTY CODE: ........................ 001 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBI
(204) STRUCTURE NUMBER: ..... 3400-030P (4) CITY/PLACE CODE:
(205) NPS REGION: .................... 2 - NATIONAL CAPITAL (5) INVENTORY ROUTE:
(206) ROUTE CODE NUMBER: ... 17 (6) FEATURES INTERSECTED:....... OHIO DRIVE
(207) ROAD SECTION NO: .......... 030P (7) FACILITY CARRIED: .................. ROCK CREEK AND POTOMAC
(208) NPS ROAD CLASS: ............ 1 - PRINCIPAL PARK ROAD (8) STATE STRUCTURE NO: .......... 3400030P0000000
(209) WITHIN NPS BNDRY?: ....... YES (9) LOCATION: ................................ Adjacent to Lincoln Memor
(210) OPERATING UNIT: ............. PARK (10) INV. RTE. - MIN. VERT. CLR: .. 15.33 FT (4.67 M)
(211) PROJECT NO(S): ................ ARL MEM C#34 (11) MILE POINT: ............................. 0.05 (KM PT 0.08)
(212) DRAWING NUMBERS: ....... 1E5 (27) YEAR BUILT:
(21) MAINTAINED BY: ................. 66 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (106) YEAR RECONSTRUCTED:
(22) OWNER: ............................... 66 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (20) TOLL: ........................................ 3 - FREE ROAD
(37) HISTORICAL DESIGNATION: .. 5 - NOT ELIGIBLE
STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION, FOUNDATION, AND DECK TYPE
(43A) MAIN STR. MATERIAL: ..
(43B) MAIN STR. TYPE:
(45) NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
(48) MAX. SPAN LENGTH:
(49) STRUCTURE LENGTH:
(216A) ABUTMENT #1 FDN:
(216B) ABUTMENT #2 FDN:
(217A) PREDOM. PIER FDN.: ..
(217B) SECOND. PIER FDN: ...
(107) DECK TYPE:
2 - CONCRETE CONTINUOUS
04 - TEE BEAM
54.0 FT (16.5 M)
168.0 FT (51.2 M)
5 - OTHER
5 - OTHER
5 - OTHER
5 - OTHER
1 - CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
(44A) APPR. STR. MATERIAL: ........ 1 - CONCRETE
(44B) APPR. STR. TYPE: ................ 04 - TEE BEAM
(46) NO. OF APPROACH SPANS: .. 3
(108) WEAR SURFACE/PROTECT SYSTEM:
A) TYPE WEARING SURFACE: .. 6 - BITUMINOUS
B) TYPE MEMBRANE: ................. 0 - NONE
C) TYPE PROTECTION: .............. 0 - NONE
(218) IS SALT USED?: ..................... YES
LOAD RATING AND POSTING
(31) DESIGN LOAD: ................. 0 - UNKNOWN (41) LOAD RESTRICTION: ......... A - OPEN, NO RESTRICTION
(66) INVENTORY RATING: ...... 25.0 TONS (23.0 METRIC TONS) (70) BRIDGE POSTING: .............. 5 - NO POSTING REQUIRED
(64) OPERATING RATING: ...... 42.0 TONS (38.0 METRIC TONS)
INSPECTION DATES
(90) INSPECTION DATE: 4/13 (91) FREQ. OF INSP: 24 MONTHS (92 / 93) CRITICAL FEATURE INSPECTION (CFI):
(219) ADD. STUDIES NEEDED: N - 0 - NONE (A) FRACTURE CRITICAL: ... NO
INSP. EVERY: MONTHS - LAST INSP. : (220) SPECIAL STUDY TYPE: 0 - NONE
(B) UNDERWATER: .............. NO
(221) SPECIAL STUDY DATE: INSP. EVERY: MONTHS - LAST INSP. :
(C) SPECIAL INSPECTION: .. NO
INSP. EVERY: MONTHS - LAST INSP. :
GEOMETRY, TRAFFIC, AND NAVIGATIONAL DATA
(16) LATITUDE: ............................. 38°53'23.00"
(17) LONGITUDE: ......................... 77°03'07.60"
(19) DETOUR LENGTH: ............... 1 MI (2 KM)
(28A) LANES ON STRUCT:
(28B) LANES UNDER STRUCT: ... 04
(42A) SERVICE ON: ..................... 5 - HIGHWAY-PEDESTRIAN
(42B) SERVICE UNDER: .............. 1 - HIGHWAY
(29) AVG. DAILY TRAFFIC:
(30) YEAR OF ADT:
(114) FUTURE ADT:
(115) YEAR OF FUTURE ADT:
(101) PARALLEL STRUCTURE: ... N - NONE
(38) NAVIGATION CONTROL?: ... N
(39) VERTICAL CLEARANCE: ...... 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(40) HORIZ. CLEARANCE: ........... 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(111) ABUT. OR PIER PROT:
LATERAL UNDERCLEARANCE:
(55) RIGHT: ....................... 3.8 FT (1.2 M)
(56) LEFT: ......................... 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(51) CURB TO CURB WIDTH: ........... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
(52) DECK WIDTH: ............................ 92.8 FT (28.3 M)
(32) APPR. ROADWAY WIDTH: ........ 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
(213) APPR. PAVEMENT WIDTH: ..... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
LEFT SHOULDER: .................. 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
RIGHT SHOULDER: ................ 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(33) BRIDGE MEDIAN: ....................... 0 - NO MEDIAN
(34) SKEW ANGLE: ............................ 0 °
(35) DECK FLARE?: ........................... NO
(47) TOTAL HORIZ. CLEARANCE: .... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
(50) SIDEWALKS:
LEFT : ...................................... 14.0 FT (4.3 M)
RIGHT : ................................... 14.0 FT (4.3 M)
(214) BRIDGE RAIL TYPE:
RAIL CONFIGURATION: ......... 1 - FULL HEIGHT (NO PARAPE
MATERIAL: .............................. 9 - OTHER
DESIGN TYPE: ........................ 1 - CONTINUOUS RAIL
(215) BRIDGE RAIL HEIGHT: ............ 4.00 FT (1.22 M)
(53) MIN. VRT. CLEAR. OVER DECK: 99.99 FT (99.99 M)
(54) MIN. VRT. UNDERCLEARANCE: 12.92 FT (3.94 M)
CONDITION AND APPRAISAL DATA, PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND COST
(58) DECK:
(59) SUPERSTRUCTURE:
(60) SUBSTRUCTURE:
(61) CHANNEL: .......................... N
(62) CULVERT: ........................... N
(222) APPROACHES:
(223) RETAINING WALL:
(36) TRAFFIC SAFETY FEAT: ... 1NNN
(75A) TYPE OF WORK:
(75B) WORK DONE BY:
(76) IMPROVEMENT LENGTH: ..
(67) STRUCTURAL EVALUATION:
(68) DECK GEOMETRY:
(69) UNDERCLEARANCES:
(71) WATERWAY ADEQUACY:
(72) APPROACH ALIGNMENT:
(113) SCOUR CRITICAL:
(225) PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT:
(226) PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT:
(227) MAINTENANCE COST:
(228) REHAB./RECONSTR. COST: ...
(229) CONSTRUCTION COST:
N
N - Not over waterway.
1 - MAINTENANCE
C - MODERATE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(230) STRUCTURE HISTORY:
2006-NEW PAVEMENT AT EAST APPROACH.
(231) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
ACCESS STRUCTURE THROUGH HATCHES AT NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNERS, ON TOPSIDE.
(330) ADDITIONAL CONFIG. INFO.:
APPENDIX STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
PHOTOGRAPHS STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
PHOTO #1 - LOOKING EAST TOWARD LINCOLN MEMORIAL
PHOTO #2 - SOUTH SIDE
PHOTO #3 - GENERAL TOPSIDE VIEW LOOKING WEST
PHOTO #4 - TYPICAL CRACKING OF ASPHALT WEARING SURFACE;
WESTBOUND LANE OVER EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #5 - RANDOM AND TRANSVERSE
CRACKING OF EAST APPROACH PAVEMENT
PHOTO #6 - DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN
EXPANSION JOINT AT WEST END OF BRIDGE
PHOTO #7 - TYPICAL CONDITION OF DECK DRAINS, EAST END OF MAIN
SPAN, SOUTH SIDE
PHOTO #8 - VERTICAL MISALIGNMENT OF NORTH SIDEWALK JOINT
BETWEEN SEGMENTS AT WEST END; NOTE MISSING SCREWS
PHOTO #9 - CLOSE UP OF NORTH SIDEWALK JOINT BETWEEN
SEGMENTS AT WEST END; NOTE DETERIORATED JOINT COMPOUND
AT CURB
PHOTO #10 - TYPICAL TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF SIDEWALKS,
NORTH SIDEWALK OVER EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #11 - TYPICAL DETERIORATION OF MORTAR JOINT MATERIAL
THROUGHOUT RAILING SYSTEM, NORTH RAILING ABOVE EAST
APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #12 - GENERAL UNDERSIDE VIEW LOOKING SOUTH, MAIN
SPAN
PHOTO #13 - SPALLS WITH EXPOSED AND
RUSTED REBAR ON ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE
AT NORTH SIDE; NOTE TYPICAL
EFFLORESCENCE AND LEAKAGE
PHOTO #14 - EFFLORESCENCE ON SOUTH
SIDE OF ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE
PHOTO #15 - DELAMINATION OF ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE AT
CENTERLINE, WEST END
PHOTO #16 - HORIZONTAL CRACK IN ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE AT
EAST END, NEAR CENTERLINE OF STRUCTURE
PHOTO #17 - GENERAL VIEW OF WEST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR
FACE
PHOTO #18 - GENERAL VIEW OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR
PHOTO #19 - VERTICAL CRACK AT CENTER OF
EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR FACE
PHOTO #20 - TYPICAL DAMAGE TO
FLUORESCENT LIGHT COVERS, CENTER
LIGHT FIXTURE AT EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN
SHOWN
PHOTO #21 - GENERAL UNDERSIDE VIEW LOOKING SOUTH, EAST
APPROACH SPAN BETWEEN EAST APPROACH PIER AND MAIN SPAN;
NOTE EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES
PHOTO #22 - GENERAL VIEW OF SPAN #2 FROM EAST ABUTMENT
LOOKING EAST
PHOTO #23 - GENERAL VIEW OF INSIDE OF ARCH AND TYPICAL BAY
OVER MAIN SPAN
PHOTO #24 - SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON DECK UNDERSIDE IN
BAY #5, EAST APPROACH SPAN BETWEEN MAIN SPAN AND EAST
APPROACH PIER
PHOTO #25 - TYPICAL TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF DECK UNDERSIDE
WITH EFFLORESCENCE IN EAST APPROACH SPANS, BAY #5 NEAR
EAST PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #26 - GENERAL VIEW OF EAST ABUTMENT
PHOTO #27 - GENERAL VIEW OF WEST ABUTMENT
PHOTO #28 - TYPICAL LEAKAGE, EFFLORESCENCE, DELAMINATION,
AND SPALLING ON EAST ABUTMENT BACKWALLS, BAY #4 AND #5
SHOWN; NOTE FORMWORK LEFT IN PLACE
PHOTO #29 - GENERAL VIEW OF EAST FACE OF EAST PIER OF MAIN
SPAN
PHOTO #30 - GENERAL VIEW OF WEST PIER OF MAIN SPAN
PHOTO #31 - SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON BAY #7 END
DIAPHRAGM OVER WEST APPROACH PIER
PHOTO #32 - DELAMINATION TO TOP OF INTERIOR FACE OF EAST PIER
OF MAIN SPAN BELOW BAY #3
PHOTO #33 - 6’ LONG CRACK AND DELAMINATION (3.5’ HIGH X 6’ WIDE)
IN TOP OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, BAY #4
PHOTO #34 - TYPICAL DELAMINATION AND SPALLING WITH EXPOSED
REBAR ON SIDES OF TEE-BEAMS, BEAM #3 OVER EAST PIER OF MAIN
SPAN SHOWN
PHOTO #35 - TYPICAL VERTICAL CRACKING WITH EFFLORESCENCE
ON APPROACH SPAN TEE-BEAMS, BEAM #4 IN EAST APPROACH SPAN
BETWEEN MAIN SPAN AND EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #36 - TYPICAL EFFLORESCENCE ON CONCRETE ARCH BEAMS;
SOUTH FACE OF BEAM #7 NEAR EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #37 - ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS
LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EAST
APPROACH SPAN
PHOTO #38 - TYPICAL SURFACE RUST WITH
SCALE ON DRAIN INSIDE STRUCTURE, BAY #7,
INTERIOR FACE OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN
SHOWN
PHOTO #39 - TYPICAL FRACTURED FASCIA
PANEL IN NORTHEAST PLAZA RETAINING
WALL
PHOTO #40 - EROSION OF EMBANKMENT FILL
AT WEST END OF NORTH PARAPET; NOTE
VOID BENEATH SIDEWALK
PHOTO #41 - EROSION ALONG SOUTHEAST RETAINING WALL WITH
UNDERMINING
PHOTO #42 - TYPICAL CRACKING OF WINGWALL MASONRY MORTAR
JOINTS WITH EFFLORESCENCE, NORTHWEST WINGWALL SHOWN;
ALSO NOTE VEGETATION GROWTH
PHOTO #43 - VERTICAL CRACKING OF MASONRY AT SOUTHWEST
WINGWALL NEAR VERTICAL JOINT
BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT
WATERGATE PLAZA BRIDGE
ROCK CREEK AND POTOMAC PARKWAY OVER OHIO DRIVE
NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS
LE
STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
INSPECTION TYPE: ROUTINE
INSPECTION DATE: 3/7/11
Report prepared by: SS
Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Bridge Office Bridge Inspection and Management Program 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, Virginia 20166 http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/FLHBO/BIP http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/FLHBO/BIP
WATERGATE PLAZA BRIDGE INSPECTION DATE: 3/7/11
BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
MAIN SPAN MATERIAL: ....... CONCRETE CONTINUOUS NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
MAIN SPAN TYPE: ............... TEE BEAM NO. OF APPR. SPANS:
# OF BEAMS, MAIN SPAN: .. 7 STRUCT. TOTAL LENGTH: .. 168.0 FT (51.2 M)
DECK TYPE: ......................... CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE MAX. SPAN LENGTH: .......... 54.0 FT (16.5 M)
WEARING SURFACE: .......... BITUMINOUS DECK WIDTH: ...................... 92.8 FT (28.3 M)
ABUT. FOUNDATIONS: ........ OTHER CURB TO CURB WIDTH: ..... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
PIER FOUNDATION(S): ........ OTHER YEAR BUILT:
ABUTMENT / PIER MAT'L: ... CONCRETE YEAR RECONSTRUCTED: .. 1985
PROJ./PLAN REF. NO: ......... ARL MEM C#34 / 1E5 SKEW ANGLE: ..................... 0 °
NPS ROAD CLASS: .............. 1 - PRINCIPAL PARK ROAD FRACTURE CRITICAL: ........ NO
STRUCTURE HISTORY: ...... 2006-NEW PAVEMENT AT EAST APPROACH.
LOCATION
NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS MILE POINT: ..................... 0.05 (KM PT 0.08)
STATE: ................................. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOCATION: Adjacent to Lincoln Memorial.
FACILITY CARRIED: ............ ROCK CREEK AND POTOMAC PARKWAY
FEATURE INTERSECTED: .. OHIO DRIVE
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SUMMARY
This continuous concrete tee-beam bridge is in fair condition overall due to widespread active leakage through the deck and widespread deterioration of the structural concrete. The concrete continues to deteriorate and water intrusion should be arrested by removal of the existing wearing surface and installation of a waterproofing membrane and a new wearing surface. The areas of unsound concrete throughout the structure should be repaired, and the exposed rebar cleaned and coated with an approved sealant. In the short term, the deck drains should be cleaned to prevent water ponding. It should be noted that there is one area of delamination on the underside of the arch that presents a pedestrian hazard. This should be addressed in the short term as well.
It should be noted that there are electrical lines throughout the structure interior, primarily in the east approach spans, as well as electrical equipment in the southeast corner of the structure interior, with "4000 Volts" painted on the wall.
The electrical lines and equipment that are not in use should be removed and those that are in use should be protected in order to increase access and safety for inspection personnel.
Summary continues on next page.
INSPECTION TEAM: D.K. JOHNSON, E.A. JARRELL (CLARK NEXSEN)
CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
D. KEITH JOHNSON, FIELD TEAM LEADER
REPORT REVIEW:
GARY J. GOODLIN, FIELD TEAM LEADER 703-404-6253
REPORT APPROVAL: DATE: 6/28/11
GEORGE CHOUBAH, P.E., INSPECTION PROGRAM TEAM LEADER 703-404-6244
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SUMMARY CONTINUED
Since the last inspection, the underpass sidewalks paved with asphalt have been recast and the pedestrian railings removed. The structure has been reposted for 12'-11" vertical clearance on the right shoulder of the underpass roadway before Arlington Memorial Bridge (Structure No. 3300-016P) and 13'-1" on the right shoulder of the north approach. It should be noted that the posting south of the structure is the actual measured clearance for that lane.
Consideration should be given to reposting the vertical clearance for 12'-9" at the south side of the structure to allow for vehicle bounce. Additional repairs should be made as outlined in this report to prevent the possible development of more serious or costly problems in the future. If corrective action is not taken, the deterioration will likely continue to progress and may eventually lead to loss of load capacity.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ESTIMATED COSTS STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in imminent danger of collapse, or presents a critical safety hazard.
B (Major) - Structure is seriously deficient or presents a safety hazard, but can remain in service at reduced loads or with frequent inspections.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventative maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
C226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT
ITEM
NO.
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
(GENERALLY NOT FLHP ELIGIBLE)
QTY. UNIT COST
UNIT
ESTIMATE
COST
PRELIM.
222.5, 223.4
REPAIR UNDERMINING OF SIDEWALK AT WEST END OF NORTH PARAPET.
REPAIR UNDERMINING OF SOUTHEAST RETAINING WALL.
20 CF
58.8 SECURE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES INSIDE STRUCTURE; REMOVE UTILITIES NO
LONGER IN USE. REPLACE FLUORESCENT LIGHT COVERS AS NECESSARY.
1 LS
58.7 CLEAN AND REPAINT DRAIN PIPES INSIDE STRUCTURE TO ARREST SECTION
LOSS.
60 SF
58.2,7 CLEAN DECK DRAINS AT EAST END OF MAIN SPAN. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM
EXPANSION JOINT AT WEST END OF STRUCTURE.
1 LS
60.6 REMOVE VEGETATION GROWTH FROM NORTH SIDE WINGWALLS. 1 LS
58.2 REPLACE MISSING SCREWS AT WEST JOINT OF NORTH SIDEWALK. 1 LS
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL :
ITEM
NO.
REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION
(TYPICALLY NEEDED WITHIN 5 YEARS)
QTY. UNIT
UNIT
COST ESTIMATES
PRELIM. COST
REHAB. RECONSTR.
58.1,2,3 REMOVE ASPHALT WEARING SURFACE, INSTALL
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE, INSTALL NEW WEARING SURFACE
AND NEW EXPANSION JOINTS.
9,828 SF
58, 59, 60 REPAIR SPALLED AND DELAMINATED CONCRETE THROUGHOUT
STRUCTURE. CLEAN EXPOSED REBAR AND COAT WITH
APPROVED SEALANT.
460 SF
PRELIM. REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL :
COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL:
PRELIM. REHABILITATION TOTAL:
PRELIM. RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL: ..
TOTAL ITEMIZED COSTS:
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE TOTAL* :
(*Includes typical contract costs for mobilization, traffic control, and design/construction engineering; but does not include detour bridges, work beyond the bridge limits, or work not listed above. Estimates are approximate and are for preliminary planning purposes only; they should not be used as a complete or final engineers estimate.)
REMARKS: Cost estimates assume that the recommended actions will be combined with similar work being performed on other structures.
CONDITION RATING CODES FOR ITEMS 58 - 62, 222, 223
N NOT APPLICABLE
9 EXCELLENT CONDITION
8 VERY GOOD CONDITION - no problems noted.
7 GOOD CONDITION - some minor problems.
6 SATISFACTORY CONDITION - structural elements show some minor deterioration.
5 FAIR CONDITION - all primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling, or scour.
4 POOR CONDITION - advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling, or scour.
3 SERIOUS CONDITION - loss of section, deterioration, spalling, or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. Local failures are possible.
Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present.
2 CRITICAL CONDITION - advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present or scour may have removed substructure support. Unless closely monitored it may be necessary to close the structure until corrective action can be taken.
1 “IMMINENT” FAILURE CONDITION - major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components or obvious vertical or horizontal movement affecting structure stability. Structure is closed to traffic but corrective action may return structure to light service.
0 FAILED CONDITION - out of service; beyond corrective action.
CONDITION RATING CODE EQUIVALENTS FOR SUB-ELEMENTS
G = GOOD (CODES 7 - 9) F = FAIR (CODES 5 - 6) P = POOR (CODES 0 - 4)
58. DECK 6
1. DECK SLAB F
2. EXPANSION JOINTS F
3. WEARING SURFACE F
4. RIDEABILITY G
5. CURBS, SIDEWALKS, AND MEDIAN G
6. PARAPETS AND/OR RAILINGS F
7. DRAINS AND DRAINAGE P
8. UTILITIES F
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION G
10. OTHER N
59. SUPERSTRUCTURE 6
1. BEARING DEVICES
2. GIRDERS OR BEAMS
3. ARCH(ES) OR SLAB(S)
4. FLOOR BEAMS AND STRINGERS
5. TRUSSES
6. DIAPHRAGMS AND BRACING
7. PAINT
8. FASCIA(E)
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION
10. ALIGNMENT
11. OTHER
60. SUBSTRUCTURE
ABUTMENTS
1. BREASTWALLS OR COLUMNS
2. PILE BENTS
3. CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS
4. BACKWALLS AND/OR BULKHEADS
5. FOUNDATIONS
6. WINGWALLS
7. WEEP HOLES
8. EXPANSION JOINTS
9. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
10. SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
11. SLOPE PROTECTION
12. OTHER (FASCIA WALLS)
PIER(S)
13. WALLS AND/OR COLUMNS
14. PILE BENTS
15. CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS
16. FOUNDATIONS
17. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
18. SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
19. OTHER
N F N N N F N F G G N
G N G P N G N F G G N F
F N G N G G N
58.1
58.2
58.3
58.5
58.6
58.7
ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
ACTIVE LEAKAGE AND EFFLORESCENCE THROUGHOUT DECK
UNDERSIDE.
MINOR TO MODERATE TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF DECK
UNDERSIDE IN EAST APPROACH SPANS WITH EFFLORESCENCE;
MINOR LONGITUDINAL CRACKING WITH EFFLORESCENCE AT
INTERFACE WITH TEE-BEAMS.
MINOR HONEYCOMBING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON DECK
UNDERSIDE IN BAY #4, EAST APPROACH SPAN NEAR EAST
ABUTMENT. MODERATE SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON DECK
UNDERSIDE IN BAY #5, EAST APPROACH SPAN BETWEEN MAIN
SPAN AND EAST APPROACH PIER.
MODERATE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN EXPANSION JOINT AT WEST
END OF BRIDGE.
ALL SCREWS FOR ARMORED PLATE OF WEST JOINT MISSING AT
NORTH SIDEWALK.
MINOR TO MODERATE RANDOM CRACKING OF ASPHALT WEARING
SURFACE, PRIMARILY IN WESTBOUND LANE. TWO ASPHALT
PATCHES IN EASTBOUND LANE AT MIDSPAN OF MAIN SPAN.
TRANSVERSE HAIRLINE TO 1/16" WIDE CRACKING OF BOTH
SIDEWALKS, SPACED AT APPROXIMATELY 6', PRIMARILY NEAR
CENTER OF MAIN SPAN. 1” VERTICAL MISALIGNMENT OF NORTH
SIDEWALK AT JOINT BETWEEN STRUCTURES AT WEST END.
MINOR VEHICLE SCRAPES ALONG CURBS.
MODERATE DETERIORATION OF MORTAR JOINT MATERIAL
THROUGHOUT RAILING SYSTEM.
MODERATE SURFACE RUST WITH RUST SCALE ON DRAIN PIPES
INSIDE STRUCTURE; NEGLIGIBLE SECTION LOSS. ACTIVE LEAKAGE
ON DRAIN PIPES, LIKELY FROM CONNECTION WITH INLET AT TOP.
DECK DRAINS COMPLETELY CLOGGED AT EAST END OF MAIN
SPAN, BOTH CURBS. MINOR PONDING OF WATER ALONG BOTH
CURBLINES.
ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
STREAM BED COMPOSITION : 9.
AVERAGE CLEAR OPENING 8.
NORMAL VELOCITY 7.
ADEQUACY OF OPENING 6.
OTHER 5.
WATERWAY OBSTRUCTIONS 4.
CHANNEL PROTECTION3.
EROSION AND/OR SCOUR2.
ALIGNMENT1.
61. CHANNEL N
222. APPROACHES 6
OTHER 9.
ALIGNMENT 8.
SIGNS7.
SETTLEMENT 6.
EROSION5.
SURFACING4.
APPROACH GUARDRAIL 3.
2. RELIEF JOINTS
APPROACH SLABS1.
(UNDERPASS ROADWAY)
N N N F F G G G G
223. RETAINING WALL 6
OTHER 6.
SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION5.
EROSION AND/OR SCOUR4.
FOUNDATION3.
WEEP HOLES2.
1. WALL G
N N F G N
36. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FEATURES
APPROACH GUARDRAIL ENDSD.
APPROACH GUARDRAILSC.
TRANSITIONSB.
BRIDGE RAILINGSA. 1
N N N
TRAFFIC SAFETY RATING CODES
0 - Does not meet standards or a safety feature is required and none is provided.
1 - Meets currently acceptable standards.
N - Not applicable or a safety feature is not required.
58.8 ELECTRICAL LINES INSIDE STRUCTURE. TRANSFORMERS LOCATED
AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INTERIOR WITH "4000 VOLTS" PAINTED
ON WALL.
MINOR DAMAGE TO FLUORESCENT LIGHT COVERS AT EAST PIER
OF MAIN SPAN.
59.2 MINOR VERTICAL AND DIAGONAL CRACKING OF APPROACH SPAN
TEE-BEAMS, SOME WITH EFFLORESCENCE. MINOR DELAMINATION
AND SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON SIDES OF TEE-BEAMS AT
ISOLATED LOCATIONS, 6" LONG X 6" WIDE X UP TO 1" DEEP
TYPICAL.
59.6 ACTIVE LEAKAGE THROUGH CRACKS WITH EFFLORESCENCE AND
RUST STAINS ON END DIAPHRAGMS, LIKELY FROM RETAINED FILL
BEHIND DIAPHRAGMS. MODERATE DELAMINATION AND CRACKING
OF END DIAPHRAGMS AT EAST ABUTMENT. MODERATE TO SEVERE
DELAMINATION AND SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON END
DIAPHRAGMS OVER WEST APPROACH PIER.
59.8 MAIN SPAN TEE-BEAMS CONCEALED BY AESTHETIC ARCH PANEL;
MINOR TO MODERATE DELAMINATION AND SPALLING AT
CENTERLINE, WEST END (PEDESTRIAN HAZARD).
MINOR TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL CRACKING THROUGHOUT
ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE WITH EFFLORESCENCE AND LEAKAGE;
MINOR VEHICLE SCRAPES AND SEVERAL MINOR SPALLS WITH
EXPOSED AND RUSTED REBAR ALSO NOTED.
MINOR TO MODERATE EFFLORESCENCE AND LEAKAGE ALONG
LONGITUDINAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS. 12' LONG X 3/32" WIDE
HORIZONTAL CRACK IN ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE AT EAST END,
NEAR CENTERLINE. EFFLORESCENCE NOTED ALONG SIDES OF
ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE; APPEARS TO BE LEACHING FROM
MORTAR JOINT ALONG BOTTOM OF RAILING SYSTEM.
60.4 MODERATE TO SEVERE DELAMINATION AND SPALLING WITH
EXPOSED REBAR THROUGHOUT EAST ABUTMENT BACKWALL;
FORMWORK LEFT IN PLACE.
60.6 MINOR CRACKING OF WINGWALL MASONRY MORTAR JOINTS WITH
EFFLORESCENCE. MINOR VEGETATION GROWTH ON NORTHEAST
AND NORTHWEST WINGWALLS. MINOR VERTICAL CRACKING OF
MASONRY AT SOUTHWEST WINGWALL NEAR VERTICAL JOINT.
60.8 MODERATE ADHESION FAILURE OF SEALANT MATERIAL IN
VERTICAL EXPANSION JOINTS.
60.12 APPROACH SPANS CONCEALED BY MASONRY-FACED CONCRETE
WALLS. MODERATE DELAMINATION OF INTERIOR FACE OF NORTH
FASCIA WALL AT EAST APPROACH SPANS.
ADDITIONAL ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
60.13 FULL-HEIGHT VERTICAL HAIRLINE CRACK WITH EFFLORESCENCE AT CENTER OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR FACE.
MODERATE DELAMINATION OF INTERIOR FACE OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, UP TO FULL HEIGHT X 80% OF
LENGTH.
MINOR DELAMINATION AT CENTERLINE OF WEST FACE OF WEST APPROACH PIER WALL.
222.4 MINOR TO MODERATE RANDOM CRACKING OF WEARING SURFACE OVER APPROACH SPANS. MINOR TO
MODERATE RANDOM AND TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF EAST APPROACH PAVEMENT.
222.5 MINOR EROSION OF EMBANKMENT FILL AT WEST END OF NORTH PARAPET; FILL APPEARS TO BE MIGRATING THROUGH ADJACENT VERTICAL EXPANSION JOINT; SIDEWALK UNDERMINED 3"L X 8"H AND MORE THAN 6' BACK.
222.7 STRUCTURE REPOSTED FOR 12'-11" ON RIGHT SHOULDER OF UNDERPASS ROADWAY ON SOUTH SIDE OF ARLINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE (STRUCTURE NO. 3300-016P) AND 13'-1" ON RIGHT SHOULDER OF NORTH
APPROACH. PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED OBJECT MARKER HAS BEEN REMOVED; SEE 222.9.
222.9 UNDERPASS ROADWAY HAS BEEN REPAVED SINCE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. BOTH UNDERPASS SIDEWALKS HAVE BEEN RECAST AND STEEL PEDESTRIAN RAILING HAS BEEN REMOVED SINCE PREVIOUS INSPECTION.
223.1 RETAINING WALLS FOR PLAZA ADJACENT TO ABUTMENT WINGWALLS; EACH WALL HAS A FRACTURED FASCIA PANEL. MINOR CRACKING OF MORTAR JOINTS WITH EFFLORESCENCE AND MINOR VEGETATION GROWTH
THROUGHOUT RETAINING WALLS.
223.4 MINOR TO MODERATE EROSION ALONG SOUTHEAST RETAINING WALL WITH MINOR UNDERMINING, FULL LENGTH (~75') X 2"-8"H AND TYPICALLY 6" BACK; BUT UP TO 39" BACK (PREVIOUSLY 6'L X 2"H) .
STRUCTURE LOAD RATING STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
TRUCK TYPE
INVENTORY RATING (NORMAL TRAFFIC) OPERATING RATING (MAXIMUM LOAD)
TONS METRIC TONS TONS METRIC TONS
H 20 18 33 30
HS 25 23 42 38
TYPE 3 23 21 39 35
TYPE 3S2 34 31 57 52
TYPE 3-3 42 38 70 64
DESIGN LOADING: UNKNOWN (H20 ASSUMED - SEE REMARKS)
X CAPACITY MEETS OR EXCEEDS DESIGN LOAD
CAPACITY IS LESS THAN DESIGN LOAD
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION APPLICABLE
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION REVISED
DATE OF LOAD RATING CALCULATION:
LOAD RATING CONTROLLED BY:
REMARKS: DESIGN LOADING IS UNKNOWN; ASSUMPTION IS BASED ON STRUCTURE TYPE, LOCATION, AGE, AND
CONDITION.
A
A
STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
(201) PARK: NATIONAL MALL AND MEMORIAL PARKS (1) STATE: ....................................... 113 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBI
(202) STRUCTURE NAME: .......... WATERGATE PLAZA BRIDGE (2) STATE HWY. AGENCY DIST:
(203) STRUCTURE KIND: ............ 1 - BRIDGE (3) COUNTY CODE: ........................ 001 - DISTRICT OF COLUMBI
(204) STRUCTURE NUMBER: ..... 3400-030P (4) CITY/PLACE CODE:
(205) NPS REGION: .................... 2 - NATIONAL CAPITAL (5) INVENTORY ROUTE:
(206) ROUTE CODE NUMBER: ... 17 (6) FEATURES INTERSECTED:....... OHIO DRIVE
(207) ROAD SECTION NO: .......... 030P (7) FACILITY CARRIED: .................. ROCK CREEK AND POTOMAC
(208) NPS ROAD CLASS: ............ 1 - PRINCIPAL PARK ROAD (8) STATE STRUCTURE NO: .......... 3400030P0000000
(209) WITHIN NPS BNDRY?: ....... YES (9) LOCATION: ................................ Adjacent to Lincoln Memor
(210) OPERATING UNIT: ............. PARK (10) INV. RTE. - MIN. VERT. CLR: .. 15.33 FT (4.67 M)
(211) PROJECT NO(S): ................ ARL MEM C#34 (11) MILE POINT: ............................. 0.05 (KM PT 0.08)
(212) DRAWING NUMBERS: ....... 1E5 (27) YEAR BUILT:
(21) MAINTAINED BY: ................. 66 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (106) YEAR RECONSTRUCTED:
(22) OWNER: ............................... 66 - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (20) TOLL: ........................................ 3 - FREE ROAD
(37) HISTORICAL DESIGNATION: .. 5 - NOT ELIGIBLE
STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION, FOUNDATION, AND DECK TYPE
(43A) MAIN STR. MATERIAL: ..
(43B) MAIN STR. TYPE:
(45) NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
(48) MAX. SPAN LENGTH:
(49) STRUCTURE LENGTH:
(216A) ABUTMENT #1 FDN:
(216B) ABUTMENT #2 FDN:
(217A) PREDOM. PIER FDN.: ..
(217B) SECOND. PIER FDN: ...
(107) DECK TYPE:
2 - CONCRETE CONTINUOUS
04 - TEE BEAM
54.0 FT (16.5 M)
168.0 FT (51.2 M)
5 - OTHER
5 - OTHER
5 - OTHER
5 - OTHER
1 - CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
(44A) APPR. STR. MATERIAL: ........ 1 - CONCRETE
(44B) APPR. STR. TYPE: ................ 04 - TEE BEAM
(46) NO. OF APPROACH SPANS: .. 3
(108) WEAR SURFACE/PROTECT SYSTEM:
A) TYPE WEARING SURFACE: .. 6 - BITUMINOUS
B) TYPE MEMBRANE: ................. 0 - NONE
C) TYPE PROTECTION: .............. 0 - NONE
(218) IS SALT USED?: ..................... YES
LOAD RATING AND POSTING
(31) DESIGN LOAD: ................. 0 - UNKNOWN (41) LOAD RESTRICTION: ......... A - OPEN, NO RESTRICTION
(66) INVENTORY RATING: ...... 25.0 TONS (23.0 METRIC TONS) (70) BRIDGE POSTING: .............. 5 - NO POSTING REQUIRED
(64) OPERATING RATING: ...... 42.0 TONS (38.1 METRIC TONS)
INSPECTION DATES
(90) INSPECTION DATE: 3/11 (91) FREQ. OF INSP: 24 MONTHS (92 / 93) CRITICAL FEATURE INSPECTION (CFI):
(219) ADD. STUDIES NEEDED: N - 0 - NONE (A) FRACTURE CRITICAL: ... NO
INSP. EVERY: MONTHS - LAST INSP. : (220) SPECIAL STUDY TYPE: 0 - NONE
(B) UNDERWATER: .............. NO
(221) SPECIAL STUDY DATE: INSP. EVERY: MONTHS - LAST INSP. :
(C) SPECIAL INSPECTION: .. NO
INSP. EVERY: MONTHS - LAST INSP. :
GEOMETRY, TRAFFIC, AND NAVIGATIONAL DATA
(16) LATITUDE: ............................. 38°53'23.00"
(17) LONGITUDE: ......................... 77°03'07.60"
(19) DETOUR LENGTH: ............... 1 MI (2 KM)
(28A) LANES ON STRUCT:
(28B) LANES UNDER STRUCT: ... 04
(42A) SERVICE ON: ..................... 5 - HIGHWAY-PEDESTRIAN
(42B) SERVICE UNDER: .............. 1 - HIGHWAY
(29) AVG. DAILY TRAFFIC:
(30) YEAR OF ADT:
(114) FUTURE ADT:
(115) YEAR OF FUTURE ADT:
(101) PARALLEL STRUCTURE: ... N - NONE
(38) NAVIGATION CONTROL?: ... N
(39) VERTICAL CLEARANCE: ...... 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(40) HORIZ. CLEARANCE: ........... 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(111) ABUT. OR PIER PROT:
LATERAL UNDERCLEARANCE:
(55) RIGHT: ....................... 3.8 FT (1.2 M)
(56) LEFT: ......................... 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(51) CURB TO CURB WIDTH: ........... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
(52) DECK WIDTH: ............................ 92.8 FT (28.3 M)
(32) APPR. ROADWAY WIDTH: ........ 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
(213) APPR. PAVEMENT WIDTH: ..... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
LEFT SHOULDER: .................. 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
RIGHT SHOULDER: ................ 0.0 FT (0.0 M)
(33) BRIDGE MEDIAN: ....................... 0 - NO MEDIAN
(34) SKEW ANGLE: ............................ 0 °
(35) DECK FLARE?: ........................... NO
(47) TOTAL HORIZ. CLEARANCE: .... 58.5 FT (17.8 M)
(50) SIDEWALKS:
LEFT : ...................................... 14.0 FT (4.3 M)
RIGHT : ................................... 14.0 FT (4.3 M)
(214) BRIDGE RAIL TYPE:
RAIL CONFIGURATION: ......... 1 - FULL HEIGHT (NO PARAPE
MATERIAL: .............................. 9 - OTHER
DESIGN TYPE: ........................ 1 - CONTINUOUS RAIL
(215) BRIDGE RAIL HEIGHT: ............ 4.00 FT (1.22 M)
(53) MIN. VRT. CLEAR. OVER DECK: 99.99 FT (99.99 M)
(54) MIN. VRT. UNDERCLEARANCE: 12.92 FT (3.94 M)
CONDITION AND APPRAISAL DATA, PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND COST
(58) DECK:
(59) SUPERSTRUCTURE:
(60) SUBSTRUCTURE:
(61) CHANNEL: .......................... N
(62) CULVERT: ........................... N
(222) APPROACHES:
(223) RETAINING WALL:
(36) TRAFFIC SAFETY FEAT: ... 1NNN
(75A) TYPE OF WORK:
(75B) WORK DONE BY:
(76) IMPROVEMENT LENGTH: ..
(67) STRUCTURAL EVALUATION:
(68) DECK GEOMETRY:
(69) UNDERCLEARANCES:
(71) WATERWAY ADEQUACY:
(72) APPROACH ALIGNMENT:
(113) SCOUR CRITICAL:
(225) PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT:
(226) PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT:
(227) MAINTENANCE COST:
(228) REHAB./RECONSTR. COST: ...
(229) CONSTRUCTION COST:
N
N - Not over waterway.
2 - REHAB/RECONSTRUCTION
C - MODERATE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(230) STRUCTURE HISTORY:
2006-NEW PAVEMENT AT EAST APPROACH.
(231) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
ACCESS STRUCTURE THROUGH HATCHES AT NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNERS, ON TOPSIDE.
(330) ADDITIONAL CONFIG. INFO.:
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APPENDIX STRUCTURE NO. 3400-030P
PHOTO #1 - LOOKING WESTBOUND TOWARD ROCK CREEK AND
POTOMAC PARKWAY
PHOTO #2 - NORTH SIDE
PHOTO #3 - GENERAL TOPSIDE VIEW LOOKING WEST
PHOTO #4 - TYPICAL CRACKING OF ASPHALT WEARING SURFACE;
WESTBOUND LANE OVER EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #5 - DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN
EXPANSION JOINT AT WEST END OF BRIDGE
PHOTO #6 - VERTICAL MISALIGNMENT OF
NORTH SIDEWALK JOINT BETWEEN
STRUCTURES AT WEST END; ALSO NOTE
MISSING SCREWS
PHOTO #7 - TYPICAL TRANSVERSE CRACKING
OF SIDEWALKS; NORTH SIDEWALK OVER
EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #8 - TYPICAL DETERIORATION OF
MORTAR JOINT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT
RAILING SYSTEM; NORTH RAILING ABOVE
EAST APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #9 - CLOGGED DECK DRAIN AT EAST
END OF MAIN SPAN, NORTH SIDE
PHOTO #10 - RANDOM AND TRANSVERSE
CRACKING OF EAST APPROACH PAVEMENT
PHOTO #11 - EROSION OF EMBANKMENT FILL
AT WEST END OF NORTH PARAPET; NOTE
UNDERMINING OF SIDEWALK
PHOTO #12 - GENERAL UNDERSIDE VIEW
LOOKING NORTH, MAIN SPAN
PHOTO #13 - SPALLS WITH EXPOSED AND
RUSTED REBAR ON ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE
AT NORTH SIDE; ALSO NOTE TYPICAL
EFFLORESCENCE AND LEAKAGE
PHOTO #14 - DELAMINATION OF ARCH PANEL
UNDERSIDE AT CENTERLINE, WEST END
PHOTO #15 - HORIZONTAL CRACK IN ARCH
PANEL UNDERSIDE AT EAST END, NEAR
CENTERLINE OF STRUCTURE
PHOTO #16 - EFFLORESCENCE ON NORTH
SIDE OF ARCH PANEL UNDERSIDE
PHOTO #17 - VERTICAL CRACKING OF MASONRY AT SOUTHWEST
WINGWALL NEAR VERTICAL JOINT
PHOTO #18 - TYPICAL CRACKING OF WINGWALL MASONRY MORTAR
JOINTS WITH EFFLORESCENCE; NORTHWEST WINGWALL SHOWN;
ALSO NOTE VEGETATION GROWTH
PHOTO #19 - GENERAL VIEW OF EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR
PHOTO #20 - TYPICAL DAMAGE TO FLUORESCENT LIGHT COVERS;
CENTER LIGHT FIXTURE AT EAST PIER OF MAIN SPAN SHOWN
PHOTO #21 - VERTICAL CRACK WITH
EFFLORESCENCE AT CENTER OF EAST PIER
OF MAIN SPAN, EXTERIOR FACE
PHOTO #22 - GENERAL UNDERSIDE VIEW
LOOKING SOUTH, EAST APPROACH SPAN
BETWEEN EAST APPROACH PIER AND MAIN
SPAN; NOTE EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES
PHOTO #23 - TYPICAL TRANSVERSE
CRACKING OF DECK UNDERSIDE WITH
EFFLORESCENCE IN EAST APPROACH SPANS;
BAY #5 NEAR EAST PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #24 - SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR
ON DECK UNDERSIDE IN BAY #5, EAST
APPROACH SPAN BETWEEN MAIN SPAN AND
EAST APPROACH PIER
PHOTO #25 - TYPICAL SURFACE RUST WITH
RUST SCALE ON DRAIN INSIDE STRUCTURE;
BAY #2, INTERIOR FACE OF EAST PIER OF
MAIN SPAN SHOWN
PHOTO #26 - TYPICAL LEAKAGE,
EFFLORESCENCE, DELAMINATION, AND
SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON END
DIAPHRAGMS AND BACKWALLS; BAY #3 AT
EAST ABUTMENT SHOWN; ALSO NOTE
FORMWORK LEFT IN PLACE
PHOTO #27 - SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON BAY #7 END
DIAPHRAGM OVER WEST APPROACH PIER
PHOTO #28 - ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF EAST APPROACH SPAN
PHOTO #29 - TYPICAL VERTICAL CRACKING
WITH EFFLORESCENCE ON APPROACH SPAN
TEE-BEAMS; BEAM #4 IN EAST APPROACH
SPAN BETWEEN MAIN SPAN AND EAST
APPROACH PIER SHOWN
PHOTO #30 - TYPICAL DELAMINATION AND
SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON SIDES
OF TEE-BEAMS; BEAM #3 OVER EAST PIER OF
MAIN SPAN SHOWN
PHOTO #31 - TYPICAL DELAMINATION AND SPALLING OF EAST
ABUTMENT BACKWALL; BAY #5 SHOWN; ALSO NOTE FORMWORK LEFT
IN PLACE
PHOTO #32 - GENERAL VIEW OF EAST APPROACH PIER, EAST FACE;
NOTE EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES (PHOTO FROM 3/3/09
INSPECTION)
PHOTO #33 - DELAMINATION OF INTERIOR FACE OF EAST PIER OF
MAIN SPAN BELOW BAY #3
PHOTO #34 - TYPICAL FRACTURED FASCIA PANEL IN NORTHEAST
PLAZA RETAINING WALL
PHOTO #35 - EROSION ALONG SOUTHEAST RETAINING WALL WITH
UNDERMINING
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