New York Avenue over Anacostia River

Fair Condition73 years old131,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateDistrict of Columbia
CountyDistrict of Columbia
LocationNew York Av-anacostia Riv
CarriesNew York Avenue
CrossesAnacostia River
Coordinates38.91806, -76.94338

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length537.7 ft (163.9 m)
Max Span110.9 ft (33.8 m)
Deck Width96.5 ft (29.4 m)
Deck Area4818.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic131,500 (2018)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0076

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