US Bridges

Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 0.8 Miles East of Lincoln · Structure no. 3400033P0000000

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,383
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 117 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 6 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Drive
CrossesTidal Basin
Location0.8 Miles East of Lincoln
RouteCity Street 11
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.88003, -77.04
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,383 (2007)
Projected traffic14,721 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin 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 Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin carry?

About 13,383 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Drive over Tidal Basin?

It is owned by the National Park Service.