US Bridges

10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 10th St. over I95 S.W. · Structure no. 1108

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

About this bridge

10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2029. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Street N.W.
CrossesS.W. Freeway I-95
Location10th St. over I95 S.W.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88316, -77.026
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95 built?

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

What condition is 10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street N.W. over S.W. Freeway I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.