ANACOSTIA FREEWAY
Carrying ANACOSTIA FREEWAY over S.CAPITOL ST S.E.
ANACOSTIA & S.CAP.ST, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ANACOSTIA FREEWAY
The ANACOSTIA FREEWAY bridge in District of Columbia, District of Columbia carries ANACOSTIA FREEWAY over S.CAPITOL ST S.E.. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ANACOSTIA FREEWAY compares
Live comparison across District of Columbia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Number
- 1017(SB)
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ANACOSTIA FREEWAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ANACOSTIA FREEWAY against other structures in District of Columbia and across District of Columbia. District of Columbia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ANACOSTIA FREEWAY?
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY in District of Columbia, District of Columbia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ANACOSTIA FREEWAY inspected?
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ANACOSTIA FREEWAY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ANACOSTIA FREEWAY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ANACOSTIA FREEWAY.
Who is responsible for maintaining ANACOSTIA FREEWAY?
Ownership is not specified for ANACOSTIA FREEWAY in the NBI.
How old is ANACOSTIA FREEWAY and does age affect safety?
ANACOSTIA FREEWAY was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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