US Bridges

I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-295 · Structure no. 1033

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-295 Ramp C
CrossesMalcolm X Avenue
LocationI-295
RouteState Highway 0_
Coordinates35.84492, -77.00779
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Ramp C over Malcolm X Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.