14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 14th & C Streets S.W · Structure no. 0021
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 275 ft
- 32 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1942, 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 5 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2027. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns 14th Street S.W. over Street Car Terminal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.