23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W.
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Va. Ave. over 23rd St. · Structure no. 0010
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 83 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W. built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is 23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does 23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W. carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W.?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns 23rd Street N.W. over Virginia Avenue N.W.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.