US Bridges

11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 11th Street S.E. · Structure no. 1421

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,700 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries11th Street S.E.
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location11th Street S.E.
RouteCity Street 0_
Coordinates38.86859, -76.98819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2018)
Projected traffic26,700 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street S.E. over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.