US Bridges

SB I-295 over NB I-295

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-695 · Structure no. 1419

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-295 over NB I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-295 over NB I-295 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSB I-295
CrossesNB I-295
LocationI-695
RouteInterstate I-295
Coordinates38.86947, -76.98784
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2012)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB I-295 over NB I-295 built?

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

What condition is SB I-295 over NB I-295 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-295 over NB I-295 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SB I-295 over NB I-295?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-295 over NB I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.