US Bridges

K Street over I-395

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-395 · Structure no. 1143-1

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K Street over I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K Street over I-395 in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2026. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK Street
CrossesI-395
LocationI-395
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.90252, -77.01409
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K Street over I-395 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Street over I-395 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K Street over I-395 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K Street over I-395?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns K Street over I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.