US Bridges

WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Suitland Parkway · Structure no. 1009-1

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway is a concrete tee beam carrying WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2027. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I-295 Exit Ramp
CrossesSuitland Patkway
LocationSuitland Parkway
RouteState Highway 0_
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.86335, -78.99965
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-295 Exit Ramp over Suitland Patkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.