US Bridges

Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Ramp to Nicholson St. · Structure no. 1001(RAMP 6)

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp from NB I-295 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesRmp from NB I-295
CrossesNicholson Street
LocationRamp to Nicholson St.
RouteCity Street 295
Coordinates38.87453, -76.97581
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp from NB I-295 over Nicholson Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.