US Bridges

4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 4th ST S.E.Over Oxon Run · Structure no. 0060

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,035
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 4,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th St.S.E.
CrossesOxon Run
Location4th ST S.E.Over Oxon Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.83396, -77.00054
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,035 (2018)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run carry?

About 4,035 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 4th St.S.E. over Oxon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.