NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-395 over Potomac R SW · Structure no. 0170-1
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,434 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 249,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 249,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 249,000 by 2027. The structure is 2,434 ft (741.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is NB I-395 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. carry?
About 249,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
The structure is 2,434 ft (741.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.