I-695 SE FREEWAY
I-695 SE FREEWAY in SE Freeway At 6th ST SE, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on I-695 SE FREEWAY over 6th Street S.E..
I-695 SE FREEWAY carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 66/100. 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 1968 and is now 58 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. I-695 SE FREEWAY carries an average daily traffic count of 156,000 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing 6th 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
I-695 SE FREEWAY is a 58-year-old bridge located SE Freeway At 6th ST SE in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries I-695 SE FREEWAY over 6th Street S.E. with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 24.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-695 SE FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-695 SE FREEWAY was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-695 SE FREEWAY carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 24.7 meters long and located on I-695 SE FREEWAY in SE Freeway At 6th ST SE, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
No, I-695 SE 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.
I-695 SE FREEWAY is located SE Freeway At 6th ST SE in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries I-695 SE FREEWAY over 6th Street S.E.. Its coordinates are 38.879700, -76.998919. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-695 SE FREEWAY carries I-695 SE FREEWAY over 6th Street S.E.. The bridge is 24.7 meters long and was built in 1968, 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.