US Bridges

22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W.

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 22nd ST over K ST NW · Structure no. 0102(22ND ST)

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2022. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Carries22nd Street N.W.
CrossesK Street N.W.
Location22nd ST over K ST NW
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90259, -77.04874
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W. 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 22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W. carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street N.W. over K Street N.W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.