Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · SW Frwy &maine Avenue · Structure no. 1113(RAMP E)
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,378 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 years old, older 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2027. The structure is 1,378 ft (420 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy?
The structure is 1,378 ft (420 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp E to 12th ST over Maine Ave & SW Frwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.