US Bridges

SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr.

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · SB I-395 Hov Potomac R. · Structure no. 1133

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,265 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
249,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 249,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 249,000 by 2027. The structure is 2,265 ft (690.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-395
CrossesPotomac R. and Ohio Dr.
LocationSB I-395 Hov Potomac R.
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.87903, -77.03907
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,265 ft (690.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249,000 (2018)
Projected traffic249,000 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr. carry?

About 249,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr.?

The structure is 2,265 ft (690.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-395 over Potomac R. and Ohio Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.