US Bridges

Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E.

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacost Frwy over RR · Structure no. 0505

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,116 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
87,100
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 87,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2027. The structure is 2,116 ft (645 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnacostia Freeway
CrossesPenn RR Yards S.E.
LocationAnacost Frwy over RR
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.86974, -76.96242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,116 ft (645 m)
Longest span239 ft (72.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,100 (2007)
Projected traffic90,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E. carry?

About 87,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E.?

The structure is 2,116 ft (645 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Anacostia Freeway over Penn RR Yards S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.