Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Ala Ave over Suit Pkwy · Structure no. 0074
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway is a concrete continuous frame carrying Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2027. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Alabama Avenue SE over Suitland Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.