US Bridges

Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E.

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Eastern Ave over R R · Structure no. 0576

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2027. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEastern Avenue NE
CrossesCSX Railroad N.E.
LocationEastern Ave over R R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88343, -77.01249
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2007)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E. carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E.?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Avenue NE over CSX Railroad N.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.