US Bridges

Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W.

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District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Michigan Ave over Park Pl · Structure no. 0046

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2026. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMichigan Ave
CrossesPark Place N.W.
LocationMichigan Ave over Park Pl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.92843, -77.01792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W. carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave over Park Place N.W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.