US Bridges

I-695 over Anacostia River

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · Anacostia River · Structure no. 1417

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
860 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-695 over Anacostia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 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 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2024. The structure is 860 ft (262.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-695
CrossesAnacostia River
LocationAnacostia River
RouteInterstate 695
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.87286, -76.99032
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length860 ft (262.2 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,000 (2004)
Projected traffic145,000 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 I-695 over Anacostia River built?

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

What condition is I-695 over Anacostia River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-695 over Anacostia River carry?

About 100,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-695 over Anacostia River?

The structure is 860 ft (262.2 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 over Anacostia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.