9th ST Bridge over I-395
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 9th ST SW over I-395 · Structure no. 1107
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th ST Bridge over I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th ST Bridge over I-395 in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2027. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th ST Bridge over I-395 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is 9th ST Bridge over I-395 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 9th ST Bridge over I-395 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 9th ST Bridge over I-395?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 9th ST Bridge over I-395?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.