US Bridges

E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · E St. NW over Inner Loop · Structure no. 1139

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2027. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Street NW
CrossesCenter Leg Inner Loop
LocationE St. NW over Inner Loop
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.89614, -77.01381
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns E Street NW over Center Leg Inner Loop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.