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District of Columbia County, DC · Structure #1001

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY in Anacostia Freeway S.E., District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of B (75/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on ANACOSTIA FREEWAY over Nicholson Street.

B
75/100
75
Condition Score
124K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
17.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY
Crosses Over
Nicholson Street
State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia County
Location
Anacostia Freeway S.E.
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
2019
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
124,000
Lanes
5
Length
17.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1001

About This Bridge

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY is a 63-year-old bridge located Anacostia Freeway S.E. in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries ANACOSTIA FREEWAY over Nicholson Street with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, the structure spans 17.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (75/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Anacostia Freeway S.E., District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

38.874736, -76.975858

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Frequently Asked Questions

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 75/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 17.1 meters long and located on ANACOSTIA FREEWAY in Anacostia Freeway S.E., District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

No, ANACOSTIA FREEWAY is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY is located Anacostia Freeway S.E. in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries ANACOSTIA FREEWAY over Nicholson Street. Its coordinates are 38.874736, -76.975858. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

ANACOSTIA FREEWAY carries ANACOSTIA FREEWAY over Nicholson Street. The bridge is 17.1 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 2019.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.