Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Q ST over Conn Ave NW · Structure no. 0101(Q STREET)
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 88 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Q Street N.W. over Connecticut Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.