US Bridges

SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E.

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia Frwy & S.Ca · Structure no. 1015

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2027. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSB I-295 Exit Ramp
CrossesSouth Capitol ST S.E.
LocationAnacostia Frwy & S.Ca
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates38.85024, -77.00791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2007)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E. carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E.?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-295 Exit Ramp over South Capitol ST S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.