US Bridges

Ramp to I-295 over Nicholson Street

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District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Ramp over Nicholson St. · Structure no. 1002(RAMP 4)

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I-295 over Nicholson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp to I-295
CrossesNicholson Street
LocationRamp over Nicholson St.
RouteCity Street 295
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.87509, -76.9764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to 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 Ramp to I-295 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 Ramp to I-295 over Nicholson Street carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I-295 over Nicholson Street?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I-295 over Nicholson Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.