23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Est Exwy under 23rd ST · Structure no. 1208
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,711
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 12,711 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2027. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is 23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway 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 23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway carry?
About 12,711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns 23rd Street N.W. over E ST Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.