NB I-395
NB I-395 in I-395 Over Potomac R SW, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1950, the bridge carries 249K vehicles daily on NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio DR..
NB I-395 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 54/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1950 and is now 76 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. NB I-395 carries an average daily traffic count of 249,000 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Potomac River & Ohio DR.. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
NB I-395 is a 76-year-old bridge located I-395 Over Potomac R SW in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio DR. with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 249K vehicles per day. Built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, the structure spans 741.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
NB I-395 has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
NB I-395 was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 76 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
NB I-395 carries approximately 249K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 741.9 meters long and located on NB I-395 in I-395 Over Potomac R SW, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
No, NB I-395 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
NB I-395 is located I-395 Over Potomac R SW in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio DR.. Its coordinates are 38.878072, -77.037431. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
NB I-395 carries NB I-395 over Potomac River & Ohio DR.. The bridge is 741.9 meters long and was built in 1950, with reconstruction in 2010.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.