SOUTHEAST FRWY
SOUTHEAST FRWY in SE Frwy Over 3rd ST S.E., District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on SOUTHEAST FRWY over 3rd Street S.E..
SOUTHEAST FRWY carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. 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 1965 and is now 61 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. SOUTHEAST FRWY carries an average daily traffic count of 155,660 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing 3rd Street S.E.. 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
SOUTHEAST FRWY is a 61-year-old bridge located SE Frwy Over 3rd ST S.E. in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHEAST FRWY over 3rd Street S.E. with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 26.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
SOUTHEAST FRWY has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
SOUTHEAST FRWY was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
SOUTHEAST FRWY carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 26.5 meters long and located on SOUTHEAST FRWY in SE Frwy Over 3rd ST S.E., District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
No, SOUTHEAST FRWY is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
SOUTHEAST FRWY is located SE Frwy Over 3rd ST S.E. in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHEAST FRWY over 3rd Street S.E.. Its coordinates are 38.880561, -77.002222. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
SOUTHEAST FRWY carries SOUTHEAST FRWY over 3rd Street S.E.. The bridge is 26.5 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 2002.
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.