US Bridges

12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 12th ST over CSXT Rr. · Structure no. 0516

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2027. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Carries12th Street
CrossesCSXT RR & D Street
Location12th ST over CSXT Rr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88469, -77.02699
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Street over CSXT RR & D Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.