US Bridges

35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 35th ST over East Capitol · Structure no. 0040-1

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2027. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Carries35th ST N.E.
CrossesEast Capitol ST
Location35th ST over East Capitol
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88989, -76.95589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2007)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does 35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 35th ST N.E. over East Capitol ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.