US Bridges

Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Southeast Freeway · Structure no. 1109-1

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,500 by 2030. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSoutheast Freeway
CrossesGarfield Park
LocationSoutheast Freeway
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates38.88107, -77.00339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2010)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Freeway over Garfield Park built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Southeast Freeway over Garfield Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.