H Street over Washington Terminal Yard
PoorPosted for loadDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · H Street over Railroad · Structure no. 0529
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,442 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
H Street over Washington Terminal Yard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Street over Washington Terminal Yard in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 118 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2027. The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long and 123 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H Street over Washington Terminal Yard built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is H Street over Washington Terminal Yard in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does H Street over Washington Terminal Yard carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is H Street over Washington Terminal Yard?
The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns H Street over Washington Terminal Yard?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.