SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in SW Frwy & Wash Channe, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 183K vehicles daily on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Wash Channel & Maine.
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
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY is a 65-year-old bridge located SW Frwy & Wash Channe in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Wash Channel & Maine with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 183K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 481.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 59/100 (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 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries approximately 183K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 481.7 meters long and located on SOUTHWEST FREEWAY in SW Frwy & Wash Channe, 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 SW Frwy & Wash Channe in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Wash Channel & Maine. Its coordinates are 38.879992, -77.031606. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
SOUTHWEST FREEWAY carries SOUTHWEST FREEWAY over Wash Channel & Maine. The bridge is 481.7 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1995.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.