East Basin Drive over Washington Channel
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Adjacent to Structure No. · Structure no. 3400031P0000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,383
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
East Basin Drive over Washington Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Basin Drive over Washington Channel in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 13,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,721 by 2027. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Basin Drive over Washington Channel built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Basin Drive over Washington Channel 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 East Basin Drive over Washington Channel carry?
About 13,383 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Basin Drive over Washington Channel?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns East Basin Drive over Washington Channel?
It is owned by the National Park Service.