EAST BASIN DRIVE
Carrying EAST BASIN DRIVE over WASHINGTON CHANNEL
Adjacent to Structure No., District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST BASIN DRIVE
The EAST BASIN DRIVE bridge in District of Columbia, District of Columbia carries EAST BASIN DRIVE over WASHINGTON CHANNEL. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,383 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of District of Columbia bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST BASIN DRIVE compares
Live comparison across District of Columbia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1942
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.4 m (126 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.6 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,383 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3400031P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST BASIN DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EAST BASIN DRIVE against other structures in District of Columbia and across District of Columbia. District of Columbia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST BASIN DRIVE?
EAST BASIN DRIVE in District of Columbia, District of Columbia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST BASIN DRIVE inspected?
EAST BASIN DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,383 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST BASIN DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST BASIN DRIVE?
EAST BASIN DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST BASIN DRIVE?
EAST BASIN DRIVE is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is EAST BASIN DRIVE and does age affect safety?
EAST BASIN DRIVE was built in 1942, making it 84 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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