US Bridges

9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
370 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395 in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961, 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2027. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th Street Ramp M
CrossesRamps A+c I-395
Location9th ST SW over I-395
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88283, -77.02396
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2027
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395 built?

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

What condition is 9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c 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 Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street Ramp M over Ramps A+c I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.