31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Georgetown & C&o · Structure no. 0003
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 125 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2018. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is 31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns 31st Street N.W. over C&o Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.