US Bridges

Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia Frwy over Pk RD · Structure no. 1007

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 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 295,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 295,046 by 2027. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnacostia Freeway
CrossesGood Hope Road
LocationAnacostia Frwy over Pk RD
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.86831, -76.9898
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 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295,046 (2023)
Projected traffic295,046 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road carry?

About 295,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Anacostia Freeway over Good Hope Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.