Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · The National Mall · Structure no. 0172-1
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Drive N over 12th Street Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.