Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Taylor ST over CSX RR · Structure no. 0571
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2027. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Street over Brookland Ave & CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.