US Bridges

9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 9th ST SW over I-395 · Structure no. 1107(RAMP C-1)

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395 in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2028. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th St. Ramp C-1
CrossesRamp a I-395
Location9th ST SW over I-395
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88297, -77.02419
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395 carry?

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

How long is 9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 9th St. Ramp C-1 over Ramp a I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.