Southeast Freeway over 3rd Street S.E.
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · 3rd Street S.E. · Structure no. 1110-1
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southeast Freeway over 3rd Street S.E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeast Freeway 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2030. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southeast Freeway 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 Freeway over 3rd Street S.E. 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 3rd Street S.E. carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Southeast Freeway over 3rd Street S.E.?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Southeast Freeway over 3rd Street S.E.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.