Total Bridges
159
Public highway bridges in District of Columbia
State profile · Below median Poor share
District of Columbia bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in District of Columbia, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 159
- Public bridges
- 15.1%
- Good condition
- 1.3%
- Poor condition
Data updated May 2026
Good Condition
15.1%
24 bridges rated 7-9
-34.9pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
1.3%
2 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4
-5.7pp vs national avg 7.0%
District of Columbia vs national bridge condition
District of Columbia - Good condition share 15.1%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
District of Columbia - Poor-condition share 4.2%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Counties (1)
District of Columbia vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)
States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below District of Columbia on the same metric.
Bridges Needing Most Attention in District of Columbia
Six lowest-condition bridges in District of Columbia, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.
All Bridges in District of Columbia
61st Street, NE
GoodOver: Watts Branch
Watts Branch, District of Columbia, DC
Built 1956 Load: 59.1 t ADT: 300
OREGON AVE
GoodOver: Pinehurst Branch
200' S OF BEECH ST NW, District of Columbia, DC
Built 2022 Load: 59.6 t ADT: 4,633
N.RAMP TO BURR.AVE
GoodOver: WATTS BRANCH
OVER WATTS BR, N.E., District of Columbia, DC
Built 1956 Load: 64.4 t ADT: 13,000
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY
GoodOver: Bicycle and Pedestrian
Anacostia Freeway over, District of Columbia, DC
Built 2022 Load: 97.2 t ADT: 8,400
JEFFERSON ST, N.W.
GoodOver: C&O CANAL
GEORGETOWN & C&O, District of Columbia, DC
Built 1900 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,000
30TH STREET, N.W.
GoodOver: C&O CANAL
GEORGETOWN & C&O, District of Columbia, DC
Built 1900 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,000
29TH STREET, N.W.
GoodOver: C&O CANAL
GEORGETOWN & C&O, District of Columbia, DC
Built 1900 Load: 99.9 t ADT: 1,000
JOYCE ROAD
PoorOver: LUZON BRANCH
0.3 MILES TO BEACH DRIVE., District of Columbia, DC
Built 1950 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 2,100
EDGEWATER STABLE A
PoorOver: ROCK CREEK
0.3 MILES FROM CONNECTICU, District of Columbia, DC
Built 1958 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 50
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Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Poor condition is an inspection-record category, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult the bridge owner for current status.
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