Southeast Fwy over 8th Street
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · SE Frwy over 8th ST · Structure no. 1401
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 368 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 114,500
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southeast Fwy over 8th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeast Fwy over 8th Street in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 5 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 114,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,000 by 2027. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southeast Fwy over 8th Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Southeast Fwy over 8th 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Southeast Fwy over 8th Street carry?
About 114,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southeast Fwy over 8th Street?
The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns Southeast Fwy over 8th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.