Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Southwest Frwy &2nd S · Structure no. 1103
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 789 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 252,820
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 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 252,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 252,820 by 2027. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW 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 Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW carry?
About 252,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW?
The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.