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District of Columbia Bridge Conditions
Highway bridges longer than 20 feet in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
Yearly inspection ratings. A poor rating does not mean a bridge is unsafe to use.
- Highway bridges
- 261
- Good condition
- 34.5%
- 90
- Poor condition
- 1.9%
- 5
- Weight-limited or closed
- 6
Bridges by county
| County | Bridges | Good | Poor | Weight-limited | Avg. year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 261 | 34.5% | 1.9% (5) | 6 | 1961 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many bridges in District of Columbia are in poor condition?
- In the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, 5 of 261 highway bridges in District of Columbia were rated poor (1.9% of rated bridges).
- Which District of Columbia counties have the most bridges in poor condition?
- Among counties with at least 30 bridges, the highest shares rated poor are District of Columbia (1.9%).
Source: Federal Highway Administration, National Bridge Inventory · 2025 data