US Bridges

Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E.

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia Frwy over Chesa · Structure no. 1018(NB)

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 years old, older 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 48,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,500 by 2027. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAnacostia Frwy NB
CrossesChesapeake Street S.E.
LocationAnacostia Frwy over Chesa
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates38.82847, -77.01638
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,200 (2018)
Projected traffic62,500 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E. carry?

About 48,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Anacostia Frwy NB over Chesapeake Street S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.