Southeast Freeway
Southeast Freeway in SE FWY Over 7th ST, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 156K vehicles daily on Southeast Freeway over 7th Street.
Southeast Freeway carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. 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 1969 and is now 57 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 Freeway carries an average daily traffic count of 155,700 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing 7th Street. 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 Freeway is a 57-year-old bridge located SE FWY Over 7th ST in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries Southeast Freeway over 7th Street with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 156K vehicles per day. Built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, the structure spans 22.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) 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
Southeast Freeway has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). 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.
Southeast Freeway was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
Southeast Freeway carries approximately 156K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 22.6 meters long and located on Southeast Freeway in SE FWY Over 7th ST, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia.
No, Southeast 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.
Southeast Freeway is located SE FWY Over 7th ST in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The bridge carries Southeast Freeway over 7th Street. Its coordinates are 38.879039, -76.996331. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
Southeast Freeway carries Southeast Freeway over 7th Street. The bridge is 22.6 meters long and was built in 1969, 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.