US Bridges

T Street over North Capitol ST

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · T St. over N Capitol St. · Structure no. 0049

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Street over North Capitol ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T Street over North Capitol ST in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesT Street
CrossesNorth Capitol ST
LocationT St. over N Capitol St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91558, -77.009
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T Street over North Capitol ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is T Street over North Capitol ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does T Street over North Capitol ST carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T Street over North Capitol ST?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns T Street over North Capitol ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.