I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-395 over Potomac R. · Structure no. 0169-1
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,483 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2027. The structure is 2,483 ft (756.8 m) long and 90 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. 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 2025.
How much traffic does I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. carry?
About 75,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
The structure is 2,483 ft (756.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I-395 Hov Bridge over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.