US Bridges

Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E.

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 11th Street S.E. · Structure no. 1418

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,368 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E. 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2023. The structure is 1,368 ft (417 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouthbound I-295
Crosses11th Street S.E.
Location11th Street S.E.
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates38.87042, -76.98592
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,368 ft (417 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2023)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2023
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E. built?

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

What condition is Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E. carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E.?

The structure is 1,368 ft (417 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Southbound I-295 over 11th Street S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.