Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Penn Ave over Anac Frwy · Structure no. 1000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,000 by 2028. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 106 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 | 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 Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange 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 Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange carry?
About 124,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Anacostia Freeway over Penn Ave Interchange?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.