Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · CSX RR & Michigan Ave · Structure no. 0596
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 617 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2027. The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE 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 Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE?
The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Michigan Avenue over CSX & 9th St. NE?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.