US Bridges

Tunnel over I Street N.W.

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I Street N.W. · Structure no. 0212

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,224
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Tunnel over I Street N.W. is a concrete other carrying Tunnel over I Street N.W. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,224 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesTunnel
CrossesI Street N.W.
LocationI Street N.W.
RouteCity Street 0_
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,224 (2023)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Tunnel over I Street N.W. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tunnel over I Street N.W. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tunnel over I Street N.W. carry?

About 4,224 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tunnel over I Street N.W.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnel over I Street N.W.?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).