US Bridges

C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Ramp A-B over Ped. Walk · Structure no. 0041-1

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,434
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 14,434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC Street N.E.
CrossesPedestrian Walk
LocationRamp A-B over Ped. Walk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.89189, -76.97167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,434 (2018)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk carry?

About 14,434 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns C Street N.E. over Pedestrian Walk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.