US Bridges

I-695 over O Street S.E.

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · _ · Structure no. 1431

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-695 over O Street S.E. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 over O 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,000 by 2024. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-695
CrossesO Street S.E.
Location_
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates38.87341, -76.99094
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2018)
Projected traffic116,000 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 I-695 over O Street S.E. built?

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

What condition is I-695 over O 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-695 over O Street S.E. carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-695 over O Street S.E.?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 over O Street S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.