US Bridges

Ramp F over Ramp E

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Malcolm X Interchange · Structure no. 1036

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
526 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over Ramp E 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 526 ft (160.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp F
CrossesRamp E
LocationMalcolm X Interchange
Coordinates38.83806, -77.00899
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length526 ft (160.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ramp F over Ramp E built?

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

What condition is Ramp F over Ramp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp F over Ramp E carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over Ramp E?

The structure is 526 ft (160.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.