Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W.
FairPosted for loadDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Georgetown Waterfront NW · Structure no. 0032
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 4,172 ft
- 76 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2026. The structure is 4,172 ft (1,271.6 m) long and 62 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W. built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Whitehurst Frwy over K Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W. carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W.?
The structure is 4,172 ft (1,271.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Whitehurst Frwy over K Street N.W.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.