Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half ST SW
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Southwest Frwy &2nd S · Structure no. 1103(RAMP C)
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half ST SW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half 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 6 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2027. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half 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 2nd ST to Half 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half ST SW carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half ST SW?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Southwest Freeway over 2nd ST to Half ST SW?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.