US Bridges

11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia River · Structure no. 1415

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
923 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2032. The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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Carries11th Street S.E.
CrossesAnacostia River
LocationAnacostia River
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.87264, -76.99096
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length923 ft (281.3 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2012)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River?

The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street S.E. over Anacostia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.