Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia Freeway S.E. · Structure no. 1001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 124,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,000 by 2027. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 114 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street carry?
About 124,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns Anacostia Freeway over Nicholson Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.