Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · S0 Ave over Suit Pkwy · Structure no. 0070
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 413 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 49 years old, younger than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2027. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway?
The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Avenue over Suitland Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.