T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac
PoorDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · TR Bridge-Potomac River · Structure no. 1200(MAIN)
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,762 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2027. The structure is 1,762 ft (537.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac carry?
About 95,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac?
The structure is 1,762 ft (537.1 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns T. Roosevelt Brid over Pot River & Potomac?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.