Poor Condition Bridges in District of Columbia
5 bridges rated Poor condition in District of Columbia. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 5 such bridges in District of Columbia.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POT RIVER & POTOMAC | District of Columbia | 1964 | 95,000 | 537.1 m | |
| WASHINGTON TERMINAL YARD | District of Columbia | 1907 | 24,000 | 439.5 m | |
| SB KENILWORTH AVE | District of Columbia | 1955 | 5,000 | 23.2 m | |
| LUZON BRANCH | District of Columbia | 1950 | 2,100 | 12.2 m | |
| ROCK CREEK | District of Columbia | 1958 | 50 | 31.2 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.