North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · N. Capital & Irving Sts. · Structure no. 0023
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange is a concrete continuous frame carrying North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2018. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 116 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns North Capitol ST over Irving ST Interchange?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.