US Bridges

Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Merge of I395 & I 695 · Structure no. 1102R(RAMP C)

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,921
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5 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 39,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,021 by 2027. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C I695 East
CrossesRamp from Mall Tunnel
LocationMerge of I395 & I 695
RouteInterstate 395
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.88318, -77.0123
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,921 (2023)
Projected traffic30,021 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel carry?

About 39,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C I695 East over Ramp from Mall Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.