Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Georgetown & C&o · Structure no. 0002
- Built
- 1831
- 194 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal is a masonry arch - deck carrying Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1831 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 194 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal built?
It was built in 1831, making it 194 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Wisconsin Avenue over C&o Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.