US Bridges

Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E.

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · SE Frwy over 3rd ST S.E. · Structure no. 1110

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 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 155,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,660 by 2027. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSoutheast Frwy
Crosses3rd Street S.E.
LocationSE Frwy over 3rd ST S.E.
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates38.88056, -77.00222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,660 (2018)
Projected traffic155,660 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E. 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 Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E. carry?

About 155,660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E.?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Southeast Frwy over 3rd Street S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.