US Bridges

New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · New York Avenue over RR · Structure no. 0534

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,500 by 2027. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew York Avenue
CrossesWash Terminal Yards
LocationNew York Avenue over RR
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.90981, -77.00205
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2018)
Projected traffic62,500 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns New York Avenue over Wash Terminal Yards?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.