Southwest Freeway over Wash Channel & Maine

Fair Condition65 years old183,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateDistrict of Columbia
CountyDistrict of Columbia
LocationSW Frwy & Wash Channe
CarriesSouthwest Freeway
CrossesWash Channel & Maine
Coordinates38.87999, -77.03161

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1580.4 ft (481.7 m)
Max Span116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Deck Width122.4 ft (37.3 m)
Deck Area17967.4 sq m
Main Spans12
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic183,000 (2018)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge8
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1113

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