New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · New York over S Dak Ave · Structure no. 0242
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79,670
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue is a concrete frame carrying New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 79,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,670 by 2027. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue carry?
About 79,670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns New York Avenue over South Dakota Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.