Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run
GoodPosted for loadDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia Avenue Polk Run · Structure no. 0012
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run is a concrete culvert carrying Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Anacostia Ave NE over Polk Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.