US Bridges

New York Avenue over North Capitol ST

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · New York over N Cap ST · Structure no. 0050

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Avenue over North Capitol ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New York Avenue over North Capitol ST in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2027. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesNew York Avenue
CrossesNorth Capitol ST
LocationNew York over N Cap ST
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.90732, -77.00899
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2023)
Projected traffic63,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 New York Avenue over North Capitol ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is New York Avenue over North 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does New York Avenue over North Capitol ST carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New York Avenue over North Capitol ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns New York Avenue over North Capitol ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.