Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anac Free over Oxon Bay · Structure no. 1026
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 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 96,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,400 by 2027. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay carry?
About 96,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Anacostia Freeway over Oxon Run Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.