US Bridges

SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-695 · Structure no. 1424

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
797 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2032. The structure is 797 ft (243 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-695
CrossesI-295 Ramps
LocationI-695
RouteInterstate I-695
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.87069, -76.98897
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length797 ft (243 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps built?

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

What condition is SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps 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-695 over I-295 Ramps carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps?

The structure is 797 ft (243 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-695 over I-295 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.