Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Wheeler Road over Oxon Rn · Structure no. 0061
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,383
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 10,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2027. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Wheeler Road 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 Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run carry?
About 10,383 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Road S.E. over Oxon Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.