US Bridges

Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-9295 @ Malcom X. Ave. · Structure no. 1014(NB)

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2028. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAnacostia Freeway
CrossesMalcom X. Avenue
LocationI-9295 @ Malcom X. Ave.
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates38.8452, -77.00722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue 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 Malcom X. Avenue carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Anacostia Freeway over Malcom X. Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.