US Bridges

Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · So.Capitol St.& SW FR · Structure no. 1104(PED. U.P.)

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass is a concrete slab carrying Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamps E & F
CrossesPedestrian Underpass
LocationSo.Capitol St.& SW FR
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates38.88139, -77.00957
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps E & F over Pedestrian Underpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.