US Bridges

I-295 over Good Hope Road

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · I-295 @ Good Hope Road · Structure no. 1425

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over Good Hope Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 over Good Hope Road 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295
CrossesGood Hope Road
LocationI-295 @ Good Hope Road
RouteInterstate I-295
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.86814, -76.98955
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2004)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 I-295 over Good Hope Road built?

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

What condition is I-295 over Good Hope Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 over Good Hope Road carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over Good Hope Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 over Good Hope Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.