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.
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 75/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1963 and is now 63 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. ANACOSTIA FREEWAY carries an average daily traffic count of 124,000 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Nicholson Street. 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
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.
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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.
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.