US Bridges

Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Southwest Frwy &2nd S · Structure no. 1103(RAMP E)

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2028. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthwest Freeway
CrossesHalf ST to 2nd ST SW
LocationSouthwest Frwy &2nd S
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.88214, -77.01194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest Freeway over Half ST to 2nd ST SW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.