29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal
GoodDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Georgetown & C&o · Structure no. 0006
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 7 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 2027. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is 29th 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Street N.W. over C&o Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.