Tunnel over 10th Street N.W.

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District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 10th Street N.W. · Structure no. 0214

Built: 2013; 12 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2024
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Concrete
Length: 303 ft; 11 main spans
Daily traffic: 4,965; 2023 count
Owner: Private; Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Tunnel over 10th Street N.W. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tunnel over 10th 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 4,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,965 by 2027. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesTunnel

Crosses10th Street N.W.

Location10th Street N.W.

RouteCity Street 0_

CountyDistrict of Columbia

StateDistrict of Columbia

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionJune 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating68.9 US tons

Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans11

Design loadHS 20

Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)

Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)

Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,965 (2023)

Projected traffic4,965 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 10th Street N.W. built?

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

What condition is Tunnel over 10th 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 10th Street N.W. carry?

About 4,965 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tunnel over 10th Street N.W.?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Tunnel over 10th Street N.W.?

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