US Bridges

Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · SE Frwy over Virginia Ave · Structure no. 1109

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,458 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
252,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave 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 252,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 252,800 by 2027. The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSoutheast Frwy
CrossesCSX RR Nj & Va Ave
LocationSE Frwy over Virginia Ave
RouteInterstate 695
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.88144, -77.00843
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,458 ft (444.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252,800 (2023)
Projected traffic252,800 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave built?

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

What condition is Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave carry?

About 252,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave?

The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Southeast Frwy over CSX RR Nj & Va Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.