US Bridges

SB I-695 over M Street S.E.

Good

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · SB I-695 · Structure no. 1433

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
700 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-695 over M Street S.E. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-695 over M Street S.E. in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2030. The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-695
CrossesM Street S.E.
LocationSB I-695
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates38.87787, -76.99183
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.5 m)
Longest span268 ft (81.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2014)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB I-695 over M Street S.E. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-695 over M 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 April 2024.

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

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long with a longest span of 268 ft (81.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-695 over M Street S.E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.