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District of Columbia County, DC · Structure #1104

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in S.Capitol ST Ramp G SW Fy, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 155K vehicles daily on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over South Capitol Street.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
155K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
167.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

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
South Capitol Street
State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia County
Location
S.Capitol ST Ramp G SW Fy
Year Built
1965
Reconstructed
1991
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
155,000
Lanes
7
Length
167.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1104

About This Bridge

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY is a 61-year-old bridge located S.Capitol ST Ramp G SW Fy in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over South Capitol Street with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 155K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 167.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

S.Capitol ST Ramp G SW Fy, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia

38.881456, -77.008494

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Frequently Asked Questions

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries approximately 155K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 167.9 meters long and located on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in S.Capitol ST Ramp G SW Fy, 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 S.Capitol ST Ramp G SW Fy in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over South Capitol Street. Its coordinates are 38.881456, -77.008494. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over South Capitol Street. The bridge is 167.9 meters long and was built in 1965, 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.