US Bridges

Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · !-295 Access Road · Structure no. 1031

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road is a steel other carrying Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2026. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMalcolm X Avenue
CrossesI-295 Access Road
Location!-295 Access Road
RouteInterstate 0_
Coordinates38.84491, -77.00659
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2026
Trucks1%
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 Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Malcolm X Avenue over I-295 Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.