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District of Columbia County, DC · Structure #1100

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in Southwest Frwy &Amp; 4th, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of C (58/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 173K vehicles daily on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over 4th Street S.W..

C
58/100
58
Condition Score
173K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
22.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
Crosses Over
4th Street S.W.
State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia County
Location
Southwest Frwy &Amp; 4th
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
1991
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
173,000
Lanes
11
Length
22.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1100

About This Bridge

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY is a 67-year-old bridge located Southwest Frwy &Amp; 4th in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over 4th Street S.W. with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 173K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 22.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (58/100) 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

Southwest Frwy &Amp; 4th, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

38.882431, -77.017781

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Frequently Asked Questions

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 58/100 (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.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries approximately 173K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 22.9 meters long and located on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in Southwest Frwy &Amp; 4th, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

No, SOUTHWEST 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.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY is located Southwest Frwy &Amp; 4th in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over 4th Street S.W.. Its coordinates are 38.882431, -77.017781. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over 4th Street S.W.. The bridge is 22.9 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1991.

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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.