Southeast Freeway over 7th Street
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · SE Fwy over 7th ST · Structure no. 1400
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southeast Freeway over 7th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeast Freeway over 7th Street in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southeast Freeway over 7th Street built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Southeast Freeway over 7th Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Southeast Freeway over 7th Street carry?
About 155,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southeast Freeway over 7th Street?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns Southeast Freeway over 7th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.