US Bridges

11th Street S.E. over I-295

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-295 · Structure no. 1420

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,800
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street S.E. over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Street S.E. over 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 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries11th Street S.E.
CrossesI-295
LocationI-295
RouteCity Street 0_
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2004)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is 11th Street S.E. over I-295 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 11th Street S.E. over I-295 carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.