Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Near Benning Road · Structure no. 0078
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Anacostia Avenue over Anacostia River Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.