Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Malcom X @ South Capitol · Structure no. 0044
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 82 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street 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 2025.
How much traffic does Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Malcom X Avenue over South Capitol Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.