K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · K ST over Potomac Pkwy NW · Structure no. 0036(POT. PKWY)
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy is a concrete frame carrying K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2027. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 105 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 | 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 K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy 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 K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns K Street N.W. over Potomac Pkwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.