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District of Columbia County, DC · Structure #1103

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in Southwest Frwy &2nd S, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 253K vehicles daily on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Half ST To 2nd ST SW.

C
56/100
56
Condition Score
253K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
240.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
Crosses Over
Half ST To 2nd ST SW
State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia County
Location
Southwest Frwy &2nd S
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
1991
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
252,820
Lanes
7
Length
240.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1103

About This Bridge

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY is a 63-year-old bridge located Southwest Frwy &2nd S in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Half ST To 2nd ST SW with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 253K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 240.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Southwest Frwy &2nd S, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

38.882447, -77.012928

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Frequently Asked Questions

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries approximately 253K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 240.5 meters long and located on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in Southwest Frwy &2nd S, 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 &2nd S in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Half ST To 2nd ST SW. Its coordinates are 38.882447, -77.012928. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Half ST To 2nd ST SW. The bridge is 240.5 meters long and was built in 1963, 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.