US Bridges

New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · New Jersey Ave over RR · Structure no. 0572

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 117 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2027. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Jersey Avenue
CrossesCSX RR & Va Ave
LocationNew Jersey Ave over RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.88094, -77.00581
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns New Jersey Avenue over CSX RR & Va Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.