US Bridges

New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Ny Ave near Union ST N.E. · Structure no. 0599

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR is a concrete frame carrying New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 211 ft wide.

CarriesNew York Ave NE
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationNy Ave near Union ST N.E.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91097, -76.99862
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width211 ft (64.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2018)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Ave NE over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR carry?

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

How long is New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 211 ft wide.

Who owns New York Ave NE over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.