US Bridges

Southeast Frwy over 4th Street S.E.

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · SE Frwy over 4th ST SE · Structure no. 1111

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeast Frwy over 4th Street S.E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeast Frwy over 4th 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 155,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,700 by 2027. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSoutheast Frwy
Crosses4th Street S.E.
LocationSE Frwy over 4th ST SE
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates38.88, -77.00076
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,700 (2018)
Projected traffic155,700 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southeast Frwy over 4th 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 4th 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Southeast Frwy over 4th Street S.E. carry?

About 155,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southeast Frwy over 4th Street S.E.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Southeast Frwy over 4th Street S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.