US Bridges

I-295 Access Road over Ramp J

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Malcolm X Interchange · Structure no. 1034

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

About this bridge

I-295 Access Road over Ramp J is a other other carrying I-295 Access Road over Ramp J in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Access Road
CrossesRamp J
LocationMalcolm X Interchange
RouteInterstate 0_
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.84421, -77.0068
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 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 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 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-295 Access Road over Ramp J built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Access Road over Ramp J 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 I-295 Access Road over Ramp J carry?

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

How long is I-295 Access Road over Ramp J?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Access Road over Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.